Hiking down into Bryce Canyon will be the key difference between seeing it and experiencing it. Peering down from the rim of Bryce Canyon the hoodoos seem to form a forest of stone pillars, but hike through it and you’ll marvel at the uniqueness of each spire, fin, slot and hoodoo. Beginning at picturesque Sunrise…
The rim trail between Sunset Point and Sunrise Point is a leisurely stroll with sweeping views of the main amphitheater in Bryce Canyon National Park. Rock fins topped with delicate hoodoos spread out below and off into the distance in a splendid array of shapes and color. The rim trail is an easy way to…
The Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park is true to its name because of its location on top of a massive rock mesa formation where you’ll find yourself isolated in an ocean of expansive views of the Canyonlands overlooks. Notable overlooks such as Grand View Overlook, Shafer Canyon Overlook, Orange Cliffs Overlook…
The Capitol Gorge is a family-friendly dry hike through a 1 mile slot canyon with ample opportunity to climb and scramble on the sandstone rock formations. It’s difficult to imagine, but the Grand Wash was historically used as a primitive road for wagons and automobiles before an easier route was created after World War II.…
Cathedral Valley Loop is an off-road tour of northern portions of Capitol Reef National Park. This scenic driving tour showcases panoramic viewpoints, dramatic diversity in landscapes, historical remnants, geologic oddities, and more. This 57 mile (92 km) expedition quickly encounters a river ford crossing and leads on through the bentonite hills to Lower South Desert…
Mormon pioneers began to settle in what is now Capitol Reef National Park in the early 1880’s. Nestled next to the Fremont River they enjoyed a prolonged farming season and planted a variety of fruit trees. The settlement was called Fruita, where a small group of large families lived. A National Monument was established in…
Hickman Bridge is one of Capitol Reef National Park’s most popular attractions. With an impressive 133 foot (40 m) span and standing 125 feet tall, this arch is a must see when visiting this quiet park. The trail begins at the bank of the Fremont River and climbs gradually until reaching switchbacks leading up the…
The Colorado River Scenic Byway, or Highway 128, begins just north of Moab, Utah, on the eastern edge of the Colorado River. The road follows the river northeast for roughly 30 miles (48 km) as it carves its way through tall red rock cliffs. Along the way are enjoyable views of the swift moving Colorado…
Gemini Bridges are robust twin sandstone bridges that are a popular four-wheel drive destination near Moab City. Unlike most arch viewpoints, this trail leads to the top of the bridges where you can walk across them and see down into Bull Canyon below. These two bridges are named after the Gemini twins of Roman mythology,…
Fossilized evidence of prehistoric life is extensive in the Moab area. Dinosaur tracks and skeletal structures embedded in the rock strata can be seen on trail sides and official sites. One notable site is the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail which contains numerous fossils and tracks still encased in the earth. Located in a large wash,…