Tag: Desert

We hiked to Kolob Arch in Zion National Park on La Verkin Creek Trail. We started at Lee Pass Trailhead and did the 14 mile hike in Kolob Canyons in 1 day.

We drove our ATVs at Sand Hollow State Park OHV area in Utah. There are over 62,000 acres of red sand dunes, red rocks, and other varied terrain for riding.

Bluejohn Canyon, Utah, gained fame after Aron Ralston amputated his arm there. We hiked to the slot canyon where he was trapped for 180 hours.

We got caught in a flash flood in a slot canyon in the Little Wild Horse Canyon in Utah. It was sunny outside and no rain was forecast. We had to climb out the canyon walls.

We hiked the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout at the base of Angels Landing in Zion National Park. Here are photos of the trail and the route it takes.

Crosby Canyon provides an OHV road to access the shore of Lake Powell. See gorgeous sandstone cliffs in this remote area. Dispersed camping is allowed.

Arches National Park is one of the most photographed national parks. Timed entries are required. One campgrounds is available. Reservations are accepted.

We drove the Shafer Trail Moab road in Canyonlands National Park. The scenery from the top of the mesa to the canyon floor is amazing!

Matrimony Springs is a natural spring that delivers fresh, clear spring water near downtown Moab, Utah. It is free and is located right by the road.

Antelope Canyon near Page, AZ is one of the most photographed locations in the US. It can only be visited with an approved tour guide as it is on Navajo Nation land.

White Pocket is a fantasyland of colorful sandstone formations in the desert near Page, Arizona. Follow these directions to get to this remote location.

The Condor Viewing Site in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument Area provides an opportunity to see condors in their natural habitat. It is located south of Page, Arizona.