Jun 24, 2021• by hintonthetrail
How to See Majestic Bryce Canyon in a Day!
Who knew there were so many hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park? We did not! We visited Bryce Canyon for one day in early February and the beauty we found there completely awed us. Even though a...
Jun 11, 2021• by caitkontalis
What to Know Before Hiking Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, UT
The country's fourth most dangerous hike in the US has been enchanting visitors for decades. The short, yet strenuous 5-mile (roundtrip) hike is completed by a half-mile section of scrambling...
Jun 10, 2021• by wasatch
Utah's Waterpocket Fold, Capitol Reef National Park
Take a piece of paper that is a small rectangle. Hold the the paper so it is parallel to the ground and bend it to form an S curve. Now, instead of paper, think of this folding into an S curved...
Jun 7, 2021• by wasatch
Arches National Park: Crowd Warning
June 3, 2021 The entrance to Arches national park closed at 8:30 am this morning. Arrive early is the standard advice. Sunrise is at 6:00 am. As each car that is inside the park departs, the gate is...
May 26, 2021• by wasatch
Mountain Sights: Alpine Glow Or Alpenglow
“Red sky at night, sailor's delight” If there is a mountain in the way of the reflected that red light at night, especial a snow covered mountain, the snow looks red. I took the photo...
May 21, 2021• by wasatch
Zion National Park Without Zion Canyon
In the best of times-- pre-covid-- getting into Zion Canyon was difficult. Now, it borders on impossible (see Tip Critical Planning for Zion National Park ) which raises the question, ‘Is...