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July, 2023
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Ride Gooseberry Mesa!
If you’re a mountain biker, then you probably already know that there’s nothing like riding through the rough terrain of the unspoiled landscapes of Southern Utah. And there is no more iconic location in Southern Utah than it’s most famous national park […]
June, 2023
Education, Historical places
Learning in Capitol Reef
Capitol Reef is not just a fantastic place to see the beauty of Southern Utah, it’s also a fantastic place to learn a lot of new things! Throughout the year, there are ranger-lead programs that can teach you about everything from geology to astronomy […]
June, 2023
Lodge Announcements, Nature, Special Places
Happy 100th, Bryce Canyon!
Today is a special day! Today, Bryce Canyon National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary! On June 8, 1923, President Warren G. Harding designated about 10,000 acres of land as Bryce Canyon National […]
May, 2023
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Memorial Day 2023. Let’s Do It!
Hey, it’s almost Memorial Day Weekend! And we’ve got some tips and guides and tricks and ideas to share with you to help you make it perfect. Let’s dive in! ’Cause we’re ready to get outside and play in the national parks of Southern Utah! […]
May, 2023
Nature, Special Places, Travel
Sunglow Canyon
We talk a lot about Capitol Reef – the top things to see when you visit, the best trails, how to plan the best vacation, and more – but sometimes we like to highlight a nearby attraction that we think you should check out, in addition to the park […]
May, 2023
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Three Hikes in Arches
Heading to Arches National Park this summer? We’ve written about Arches in-depth before. But we wanted to throw together some suggestions for three hikes that you should definitely check out when you’re there. One is super easy, one super strenuous, one is moderate, and all are fantastic! […]
More to Do!
Capitol Reef is the best! It’s the hidden gem of Utah’s park system. And we love it! We’ve written lots of guides on what to do in the park, the best hikes for quick, day-long excursions, itineraries, and top ten lists for Capitol Reef. So if you’re planning on visiting this year, check those out! But […]
April, 2023
Outdoor adventures
Google Maps in the National Parks
You know Google Maps. It’s basically the default tool used for planning trips anywhere in the world. We link to it all the time in our blog to help you see what and where we’re talking about. And this spring, Google Maps is getting a big upgrade to its maps of the national parks […]
April, 2023
Entertainment
The Mandalorian Visits Lake Powell
Note: This post contains mild spoilers for The Mandalorian. So we were watching Disney’s very popular space-western, The Mandalorian the other day. And wouldn’t you know it, but some very familiar scenery made an appearance on screen. This last week’s episode saw the galaxy’s best bounty hunter […]
March, 2023
Outdoor adventures, Travel
A Less-Crowded Spring Break
It’s Spring Break, baby! Let’s go traveling! Southern Utah and the national parks are prime locations for Spring Breakers. But paradoxically, the parks will be pretty packed during most of March and April as college students and families head there in an attempt to get away from it all […]