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May, 2020
Lodge Announcements
Status Update
Hi everyone! In response to multiple enquiries, we at the Lodge thought we’d share a quick status update: We are open. And we are taking every precaution to protect our guests and our staff. Reservations can be made by phone or online […]
April, 2020
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Capitol Reef: In-depth
We know that right now Capitol Reef is closed to tourists. But we also know that things won’t stay like this forever. And this year we’ve been doing an in-depth series focused on each of Utah’s five national parks. We’ve already done Arches, Canyonlands, and […]
April, 2020
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Safe Alternatives
Southern Utah is famous for its scenery. And that’s why a lot of people visit – to get outside, stretch their legs, and go hiking in all this beauty. So it’s understandable that some guests never experience anything but the famous trails in the national parks […]
April, 2020
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Safe Hiking
Hey everyone, the National Park Service is now deciding which parks remain open on a case-by-case basis. And while Arches and Canyonlands have been temporarily closed, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion remain open, or partially open. Which means that for some visitors […]
March, 2020
Lodge Announcements
Public Safety and Free Park Entrance
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, people are experiencing all sorts of new stresses. In response, the National Park Service has made some changes to the park policies […]
March, 2020
Lodge Announcements
Coronavirus and the National Parks
Dear Reader, as you are undoubtedly aware, the world is a little bit upside down right now. We’re all dealing with the new coronavirus and its effects on public life. In an effort to curb the spread of the virus, public gatherings […]
March, 2020
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Spring Break! 2020 Edition
It’s that time of year again! Things are starting to green up, the song birds are starting to sing, and schools and universities across the country are releasing their students into the wild. It’s Spring Break! And, as is tradition for millions […]
February, 2020
Outdoor adventures
Canyonlands Bonus: Dead Horse
We recently published an in-depth look at Canyonlands National Park. It’s got our best suggestions for which trails to hit, and what to see. But, if you’re going to Canyonlands, then you really, really should take time to visit one of our favorite […]
February, 2020
Historical places, Outdoor adventures, Travel
Canyonlands: In-depth
We’ve done Arches, we’ve done Bryce, now it’s time to do Canyonlands! As you know, we’re starting this year off with a series of posts that deep-dive into each of the national parks. Obviously, we’ve written about the parks before, a lot [..]
February, 2020
Outdoor adventures
Arches: Bonus Feature!
While we at the Lodge can describe a hike to you, and talk about the elevation change, the terrain, and the distance of the hike, it’s sometimes hard to capture in words the true experience of the trail. The best way to convey trail information is in video […]