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February, 2022
Lodge Announcements, Nature
We Love Southern Utah!
Today is February 14th, which is Valentine’s Day! A day when people everywhere get to focus on who and what they love. Which makes it the perfect day to talk about why we love Southern Utah so much! We’ve been running the […]
Bryce Canyon in Winter
We’ve written before about Bryce Canyon, but let’s take about visiting the park in winter. Because Bryce Canyon is one of the coolest, most memorable places in Southern Utah to visit after it snows […]
January, 2022
Nature, Nearly Nearby Attractions, Outdoor adventures
Monument Valley: The American West
If you’ve ever watched a western, you’ve probably seen a sweeping wide shot of some lonely sandstone monoliths rising from the desert and scraping the sky. And most likely, you’ve seen a shot of Monument Valley. […]
Southern Utah Winter Fun!
It’s officially the first day of winter today, and just like most places, Southern Utah experiences a lot of change during this season. Despite the fact that this region is a desert, we still get snow, and we still get a little […]
December, 2021
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Let’s Go Winter Hiking in Capitol Reef
It’s never the wrong season to go hiking! Winters in Southern Utah are (usually) pretty mild, with little to no snow for most of the season. So if you wear a jacket, you can pretty much hike any trail in […]
Fremont River Hiking
There are tons of great hikes in Capitol Reef National Park. But two of the coolest in the Fruita area are the Fremont Gorge Overlook Trail and the Fremont River Trail. The first ascends to Johnson’s Mesa, and provides a great panoramic view. The second is an easy trail […]
July, 2021
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Cassidy Arch Trail
It’s monsoon season in Capitol Reef and Southern Utah. Which means we’re gonna be getting rain most afternoons, which do occasionally cause flash floods. So it’s best to go on trails that are somewhat elevated, and don’t have too many canyons or ravines. Luckily, our favorite hike in Capitol Reef […]
July, 2021
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Horseshoe Bend
There is a section of the Colorado River that you’ve got to check out. It’s one of the most photographed spots in the American Southwest – you’ve almost certainly seen it on Instagram – it’s a truly impressive spectacle of nature and nature’s power. We’re talking about Horseshoe Bend […]
June, 2021
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Factory Butte and Caineville Badlands
If you drive from the town of Torrey, into Capitol Reef National Park, past the visitor center, through the cottonwood trees and towering sandstone cliffs, then leave the park, you’ll find yourself in the Caineville Badlands. This area is only […]
June, 2021
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel
Lake Powell!
It’s summer! And it’s heating up here in Southern Utah. Which means it’s time to find those outdoor activities that can help keep you cool. The obvious answer, is to head to the water. So if you’re thinking about what you can do with […]