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May, 2025
Outdoor adventures

Hike to Golden Throne

There are a ton of great hikes in Capitol Reef National Park. And we love them all! We also love recommending our favorite ones here on our blog. And today, we’re recommending a less-popular, but still fantastic, trail off the Scenic Route called Golden Throne […]

April, 2025
Outdoor adventures, Travel

Our Top 3 Picks for Memorial Day Weekend 2025

Sunscreen? Check. Water? Check. A perfect itinerary of how to maximize your Memorial Day Weekend? Well, it’s about to be double-check because we have some excellent suggestions on how to enjoy […]

March, 2025
Outdoor adventures

Spring Break Hikes in Arches National Park

Let’s Go to Arches for Spring Break 2025! Heading to Arches National Park this spring break? We’ve written about Arches pretty in-depth over here, so check out that as you make plans. But we wanted to pitch three hikes […]

March, 2025
Outdoor adventures

Best Blossoms in Utah

Right now in Capitol Reef National Park, something really spectacular is happening! The orchards are blossoming! As you probably already know, Capitol Reef is very unique, in that it has working orchards of multiple varieties of fruit trees, which are maintained by the National […]

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. […]