Capitol Gorge - Fun Drive to a Fun, Easy Hike
Capitol Gorge is an iconic 2.3 mile scenic drive, with a short hike at the end that has some great views of the Capitol rock formations
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Dustin Cook
- Nov 6, 2022
- 2 min
Capture That Iconic Photo of "the Reef" at Sunset Point
Sunset Point is an easy, short hike to get some great photos of the "reefs" of Capitol Reef while they are illuminated by the setting sun.
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Dustin Cook
- Nov 2, 2022
- 3 min
Explore Silver Lake in American Fork Canyon
Whether you like to hike, backpack, camp, fish, trail run or back country ski, Silver Lake in American Fork Canyon is definitely worth...
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Dustin Cook
- May 4, 2022
- 4 min
Time for only 1 hike in Capitol Reef? - Hike Cohab Canyon!
The Cohab Canyon Trail is one of the best, easy hikes in Capitol Reef National Park and has something for everyone
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Dustin Cook
- Apr 25, 2022
- 3 min
How to get to the Temple in Capitol Reef
Recommended route and info for getting to the Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Moon and Glass Mountain in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah
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Dustin Cook
- Sep 16, 2021
- 2 min
Stewart Falls Hike - A Utah County Favorite
Named after the Stewart family that homesteaded in the area, Stewart falls is a majestic 200+ foot waterfall located just above Sundance...
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Dustin Cook
- Jun 30, 2021
- 7 min
The 15 Viewpoints of Bryce Canyon - A Travel Guide
Bryce Canyon has 15 different viewpoints, this guide will help you plan your trip and select the viewpoints right for you and your group
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Dustin Cook
- Jun 17, 2021
- 4 min
See the River from the Rim at Toroweap Overlook
The Toroweap Overlook is one of the few places you can see the Colorado River from the rim of the Grand Canyon
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Dustin Cook
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
The Coolest Hike in Bryce Canyon - Literally!
Mossy Cave trail in Bryce Canyon with its cool stream and shade provides a break from the sweltering summer days in Bryce Canyon, Utah
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Dustin Cook
- May 27, 2021
- 4 min
Hiking the Willis Creek Narrows - Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument
The Willis Creek Narrows hike is a relatively short and easy hike through some beautiful narrows in Grand Staircase-Escalante, Utah
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Dustin Cook
- May 19, 2021
- 4 min
The Best of Bryce Canyon's Amphitheater - Navajo Loop to Queens Garden
There isn't any other place on earth quite like it, and from pretty much any viewpoint, the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater is awe inspiring. ...
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Dustin Cook
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
Monument Valley - Almost Utah And Worth Crossing the Border
I know what you are thinking, why am I featuring Oljato-Monument Valley in a Utah outdoor blog if it's in Arizona? In my defense,...
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Dustin Cook
- Apr 13, 2021
- 4 min
4 Family Friendly Hikes in the Needles District of Canyonlands
Here are four family friendly hikes for your trip to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park
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Dustin Cook
- Mar 23, 2021
- 6 min
9 Fun Family Activities For Your Trip to Zion National Park
If you are a planning a trip to Zion National Park, it can be overwhelming to try and see everything the park has to offer - especially...
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Dustin Cook
- Feb 20, 2021
- 7 min
Top 10 Things to See at Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park is the least visited of the "Mighty 5" National Parks in Utah. In fact, I still run into many Utahns who have...
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Dustin Cook
- Feb 9, 2021
- 4 min
Needles You Won't Want to Stay Away From - Canyonlands, The Needles District
There are three separate districts to Canyonlands National Park. The busiest and most well known District of Canyonlands is Island in...
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Dustin Cook
- Feb 3, 2021
- 5 min
Only 1 day in Arches National Park? - What to See
Arches National Park is one of Utah's most iconic places, so much so that it's featured on the state's license plate. I've been to the...
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Dustin Cook
- Jan 20, 2021
- 4 min
The Most Beautiful Subway in the World
Not many travel destinations list the Subway as one of it's greatest destinations, but if you are planning to visit Zion National Park...
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Dustin Cook
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min
Hiking the West Rim Trail - Zion National Park
Get away from the crowds and hike one of the iconic trails in Zion National Park, Utah
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Dustin Cook
- Dec 8, 2020
- 3 min
Zion Canyon Overlook Trail - A Must Hike in Zion
The Zion Canyon Overlook trail in Zion National Park is an easy hike with a huge payoff at the end. The hike is just a little more than...
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