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February, 2025
Outdoor adventures, Travel

Spring Break, 2025!

It’s almost the end of February, and that means it’s almost Spring Break! In just a couple short weeks, kids from all over the country will be out of school and looking to have some fun on their week off. So whether you’re a family with children, or a group of college-age students, we’ve got a great road trip suggestion for you […]

January, 2025
Nature, Outdoor adventures

Southern Utah is the Place to Ski

You probably already know this, but it’s ski season! Utah is famous for its snow, and its snow sports. (We’ve hosted the Winter Olympic Games once before, and are scheduled to do so again in 2034.) The big ski resorts near Salt Lake City are the most popular with tourists, but […]

January, 2025
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel

Winter Fun in Bryce Canyon

If your looking for an easy weekend getaway this winter, we know just the place – Bryce Canyon National Park! “What is there to do in Bryce Canyon in January?” we hear you ask. The answer is: plenty! In addition to all the natural beauty, fresh air, and sunshine that you’ll get to enjoy, there are lots of outdoor fun […]

December, 2024
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel

Winter Is Here. And It’s A Good Thing!

Today is the first day of winter! And while that might make a certain percentage of the population groan, that’s only because they haven’t experienced Southern Utah during this season. Because, it turns out, winter can actually be one of the best […]

The Incredible Horseshoe Canyon

Southern Utah is full of wonders. Some are pretty famous, like the towering cliffs of Zion Canyon or the iconic Delicate Arch of Arches, but some are largely unknown. And one of these lesser-known wonders is Horseshoe Canyon on the outer regions of Canyonlands […]

October, 2024
Outdoor adventures, Travel

Fishing Near Capitol Reef

If you’re headed to Capitol Reef then you’re gonna do all the usual (and very excellent) hiking, scenic routes, and sightseeing. But if you yearn to cast your line any chance you get, then you may be curious to find out where the good fishing is near Capitol Reef. […]

October, 2024
Nature, Outdoor adventures

#ForeverMighty

Southern Utah has five national parks, Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion. Together they are known as the Mighty Five. Every year millions and millions of people come to see the beauty and explore the wonder of these parks. But that many people can take a toll on the natural environments. So it’s important […]

September, 2024
Education, Outdoor adventures

Apple Picking and Star Gazing – More Fun This Fall

We just talked about all the fall colors you can see on a Southern Utah roadtrip. But let’s talk about a couple other awesome fall activities that you can do this month, right here in Capitol Reef National Park – let’s go […]

September, 2024
Outdoor adventures

Where and When: Fall Colors 2024

It’s that season again! The colder weather is settling in on the mountains, and the leaves are starting to change. Soon the aspen forests of Southern Utah will turn a brilliant gold color. It’s one of our favorite times of the year, and we […]

Watch out for Summer Heat

You’re ready to get outside. Like, really ready. Ready to hike and play in sunny Southern Utah! With Memorial Day Weekend only a few days away, it’s basically summer here in Southern Utah. And, as you no doubt know, summer here in the desert can be […]