Utah
Below you will find all of our travel guides tagged “Utah”
Utah’s Most Unique And Adventurous Hiking Trails
Utah is home to some of the most famous adventure hikes in the United States, including Angels Landing and The Narrows in Zion, and Devils Garden in Arches. But there ... Read more
20 Amazing Places To Visit In Utah: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems
Utah is one our favorite US states to visit for hiking, photography and outdoor adventures because its topography is so diverse. The Beehive State can be split into a red ... Read more
10 Fun Things To Do In Kanab Utah: Top Hikes, Photo Spots + Activities
Kanab is the our favorite place to set up base for enjoying outdoor adventures on the southern Utah and northern Arizona border. The small town has affordable hotels, great restaurants, ... Read more
Dinosaur Tracks Trail: Quick + Fun Hike Near Kanab, Utah
Despite having an odd parking situation and poorly marked directions, we thought it was well worth hiking Dinosaur Tracks Trail near Kanab, Utah. It’s not every day you get to ... Read more
Hiking Wire Pass Trailhead Into The Awesome Buckskin Gulch Slot Canyon
Back in December 2021 we hiked the first few miles into Buckskin Gulch from Wire Pass Trailhead. It was a unique and thrilling experience, and we highly recommend you allow ... Read more
How To Hike Toadstool Hoodoos Trail In Southern Utah
Toadstool Hoodoos Trail is a short, fun and family friendly hike located half way between Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona. We set off from the trailhead around 2 hours before ... Read more
Hiking Through The Belly Of The Dragon Near Kanab Utah
The name Belly of the Dragon alone intrigued us so much that we couldn’t miss it when we stayed in Kanab, Utah. And as soon as we arrived we understood ... Read more
The Wave Hiking Permits Explained: Advanced + Daily Lottery
The Wave in northern Arizona is widely accepted as having the hardest hiking permit to win in the United States. It has enormous demand, but only 16 groups or 64 ... Read more
How To Visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park In Utah
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park was one of the standout surprise packages from our second road trip through southern Utah. We had absolutely no expectations but it turned out ... Read more
How To Get Inside The Moqui Sand Caves Near Kanab, Utah
The Moqui sand caverns near Kanab are a popular stop along Highway 89, but they often get confused with the Moqui Cave Museum which is a totally different thing a ... Read more
What To Expect At The Moqui Cave Museum In Kanab, Utah
The Moqui Cave Museum is a fun road side attraction in southern Utah. It catches your eye as you drive by because it features an old brick dwelling with white ... Read more
Five Different Ways You Can Spend One Day In Zion National Park
Are you short on time in southern Utah but feel like you just have to see what all the fuss is about at Zion? We hear you, it’s an amazing ... Read more
Our Guide To The Places You Can Stay Near Zion National Park
Springdale is our favorite place to stay near Zion National Park. Why? Because it’s a great town with a chilled outdoorsy vibe, excellent hotels and quality restaurants. But it’s also ... Read more
The 10 Unmissable Hiking Trails In Zion National Park, Utah
Zion National Park is one of our favorite places to hike in the US. The trails here are about as adventurous, thrilling, scenic and unique as it gets. We love ... Read more
When To Visit Zion National Park By Month And Season
Zion is one of our favorite US national parks because it’s so unique and adventurous, but it also has seasonal-specific pros and cons throughout the year. Things like hotel costs, ... Read more
The 4 Best Airports To Use When Visiting Zion National Park
Not sure which airport to use when you visit Zion? Well, St George is the closest regional airport to the park but it’s only served by a few cities in ... Read more
10 Essential Things To Know About Visiting Zion National Park In The Winter
The winter months of December, January and February are all excellent times to visit Zion National Park to benefit from fewer crowds, cheaper hotel rooms and quieter trails. And that’s ... Read more
Day Hiking The Adventurous Subway Trail In Zion National Park
Interested in day hiking Zion’s Subway from the bottom up? We don’t blame you, it’s a fantastic off the beaten path trail with a maximum of just 80 hikers per ... Read more
Guide To The Four Hiking Trails In Zion’s Quiet Kolob Canyons Area
It’s true, there really is a quieter region of Zion! Kolob Canyons is home to three mapped hikes ranging from easy to hard, and one hidden hiking trail leading into ... Read more
Exactly How To Hike Timber Creek Overlook Trail In Zion National Park
Timber Creek Overlook Trail is one of the best bang for your buck hikes in Zion. It’s short, easy and leads to an elevated viewpoint with dramatic views over giant ... Read more
Exactly How To Hike Taylor Creek Trail In Zion National Park
Taylor Creek Trail is a fun 5-mile roundtrip hike leading to Double Arch Alcove in Zion’s peaceful Kolob Canyons region. We’re happy to admit we didn’t have high expectations for ... Read more
Exactly How To Hike Emerald Pools Trail In Zion National Park
Emerald Pools Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Zion because it has a superb location in the main canyon, a perfect balance between distance and level of ... Read more
Exactly How To Hike The Pa’rus Trail In Zion National Park
Zion’s Pa’rus Trail is flat, easy and paved so it’s perfect for all hiking abilities and ages, plus it’s accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Bikes are also allowed on the ... Read more
Exactly How To Hike The Watchman Trail In Zion National Park
The Watchman Trail is a great hike because it’s short, not too difficult, leads to a fantastic viewpoint and it’s quieter than Zion’s more famous trails. Oh, and the trailhead ... Read more
Our Favorite Photography Locations In Bryce Canyon
After visiting most of America’s famous national parks and exploring the world for many years, we can confidently tell you that Bryce Canyon is one of the most photogenic landscapes ... Read more
How To Hike Queens Garden + Navajo Loop Trail
Queens Garden Navajo Loop Trail was the one hike we knew we couldn’t miss when we visited Bryce Canyon National Park. It had amazing reviews and it looked fantastic in ... Read more
Our Guide To The Easy + Hard Hiking Trails In Arches
Arches is one of our favorite national parks for hiking because the trails are fun, picturesque and lead to truly unique red rock formations. Plus, the park is small so ... Read more
How To Hike Canyon Overlook Trail In Zion National Park
Canyon Overlook is one of the most popular hiking trails in Zion National Park because it’s short, family friendly and leads to spectacular views. We’ve hiked the easy 1-mile roundtrip ... Read more
How To Hike The Unique Angels Landing Trail In Zion
Angels Landing is probably the scariest hike we’ve done. Thrilling? Yes. Adventurous? Sure. But boy does it send your BPM into the stratosphere. We’ve actually climbed up the razor-thin shark-fin ... Read more
Our Guide To Day Hiking The Zion Narrows From The Bottom Up
The Narrows in Zion National Park is hands down one of our favorite trails in America. In essence, it’s a unique and adventurous hike through a shallow river flanked by ... Read more
Our Sunset Hike To Delicate Arch In Arches
After exploring most of America’s popular landscapes and national parks, we can honestly say Delicate Arch has one of the most striking sunset scenes in the country. The trail was ... Read more
10 Amazing Utah Road Trips: Unique Itineraries + Maps
Thinking about taking a road trip in Utah but not sure exactly where to go or how much to include? Or maybe you’re just looking for something a bit different ... Read more
How To See The Highlights At Arches And Canyonlands In One Day
The major highlights of both Arches and Canyonlands can be seen in one day. We know because we’ve done it ourselves. If you follow the same long but amazing dawn ... Read more
Our Ultimate 3-Day Zion & Bryce Canyon Highlights Itinerary (After Multiple Visits)
We’ve explored Zion and Bryce Canyon across multiple trips since 2019, spending a combined 8 days hiking every major trail, chasing sunrise and sunset at iconic viewpoints, and learning the ... Read more
Our Mesa Arch Sunrise Photography Experience
Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park is one of the most striking sunrise photo spots we’ve ever seen. And we’ve done our fair share of travel photography since we started ... Read more
Capitol Reef Photography Guide: Stunning Photo Spots In Fruita
Capitol Reef National Park is one of the best places you can visit in Utah, and this smaller park offers a different take on photography compared to its famous Mighty ... Read more
What You Shouldn’t Miss In Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef is Utah’s quieter, smaller and lesser known national park on the famous Mighty 5 road trip circuit. We’re genuinely so glad we took on the extra driving to ... Read more