Shafer Trail, or the Shafer Switchbacks, is a 4X4 Jeep trail that begins at the top of the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park and winds down to the canyon floor below. This incredible experience gives an up close perspective of the magnitude of the cliffs and canyons as you descend hundreds…
The unearthly rock formations laid out in a maze of hoodoos cause Goblin Valley State Park to often be compared to the planet Mars. The mysterious and haphazard formations spark the imagination in childlike wonder while you make your own path through the hoodoos. Here visitors can explore at their leisure, scrambling on rocks while…
The Moab area is world renowned for its four-wheel-drive off-road trails and hosts multiple Jeep, ATV, and cycling events throughout the year that bring off-road enthusiasts from around the United States. The trail system in the area offers a variety of trails ranging from easy dirt roads, that passenger cars can easily navigate, to extremely…
Located outside the national parks near Moab this adventurous hike leads to a spectacular arch! Standing at a dominating 110 feet (33 m) this stunning arch is as wide as it is tall. Corona Arch became famous in 2012 when YouTube sensation Devin Super Tramp filmed “The World’s Largest Rope Swing” at this location. Due…
Landscape Arch is among the five longest spanning natural arches in the world (the other four reside in China). When comparing these five arches, Landscape Arch stands out in a dramatic way as it is only six feet thick at its narrowest point! The other four contenders for the title of Longest Arch are stout,…
Widely recognized as a Utah state symbol, Delicate Arch is a free standing arch unsupported by other rock or fins. This world famous geologic wonder stands approximately 64 feet high and 45 feet wide (21 m by 15 m). Long ago the Entrada sandstone fin was eroded by weather leaving the fragile arch behind. Referencing…
The Windows Arch Trail in Arches National Park is home to three impressive arches known as North Window, South Window and Turret Arch. The trail passes directly through the base of North Arch giving the viewer an intense appreciation for how large these Arches really are. Besides just the three main attractions to this trail…
One of Arches National Park’s most prominent landmarks is Balanced Rock – a 3,600 ton boulder perched on a narrow pedestal towering at 128 feet (39 m) tall. This roadside icon is easily seen while driving past but a quick stop and stroll around the base gives the viewer vastly different perspectives of the mammoth…
Bryce Point is one of the most scenic viewpoints at Bryce Canyon National Park as it overlooks high above the amphitheater of rock formations and countless hoodoos. This is a stunning vista that often leaves the viewer without words. At 8,300 feet (2,500 m) you’ll have panoramic views of Bryce Canyon including looking north towards…
Mesa Arch clings to the cliff edge overhanging the expansive canyons below. This short and easy hike is a must-see during your visit to Canyonlands National Park. Along the path, you may discover cacti blooming in pink and yellow as well as other desert flowers. Keep your eyes on the horizon to be the first…