The Capitol Gorge Trail in Capitol Reef National Park packs a surprising mix of history, scenery, and just enough adventure to make you forget how intense the Utah sun can get. Well… almost. When we hiked it, it was late May, and I’m…
Plain and simple: the Cohab Canyon Trail is a must-do hike in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park. It’s popular for its mix of spectacular views and relatively short distance, and this one really surprised us — in all the best ways! We went…
If you’re planning a trip to Capitol Reef National Park and want to wake up to those red rock views, camping is absolutely the way to go. The catch is that Fruita Campground, the park’s only developed campground, books up fast. And honestly,…
If you’re planning a trip to Capitol Reef National Park, chances are you’ve heard about Fruita Campground — the park’s only developed campground and the one spot where history, scenery, and convenience collide in the best possible way. Nestled in the heart of…
When we first arrived at Capitol Reef National Park, we had no real plan… just a loose list of places to see and a print-out of all the park’s hiking trails. With so many hikes to choose from (15 just in the main…
On our Southwest U.S. road trip, we headed to the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument expecting just one thing: a wall of dinosaur bones. But what completely surprised us was how much more this place has to offer. So, is Dinosaur National…
So you’re thinking about visiting Dinosaur National Monument, but your dog is coming along — worth it or not? What can you see and do with a dog in tow? We visited the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument before Athena came into…
Unlike the sprawling trail networks of Arches or Canyonlands, the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument offers a smaller, more focused set of hikes — each with its own character. From walking among dinosaur fossils to exploring sweeping desert landscapes or finding shady escapes, these…
The Sound of Silence Trail is the longest and one of the most rewarding hikes in the Utah section of Dinosaur National Monument. This colorful desert hike winds through striking rock formations, narrow sandy washes and gullies, and rolling hills, offering panoramic views…
Ancient rock art hidden in plain sight — that’s exactly what you’ll find at the Cub Creek Petroglyphs site, one of the most fascinating stops along the Tour of the Tilted Rocks Scenic Drive (Cub Creek Road) in the Utah section of Dinosaur…