Mesa Arch is a short, very popular trail in the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park. This hike is short, flat, and easy. It leads to a beautiful arch with amazing views in the background. The only drawback is the number of people that you'll pass along the…
Upheaval Dome is a short hike at the end of Upheaval Dome Road in Canyonlands Island in the Sky. This hike leads to a very odd, very unique crater. Scientists aren’t sure whether the crater was formed by a meteor, or by natural upheaval in a soft layer of rock. The…
Whale Rock in Canyonlands is a short hike to the top of a massive smooth rock shaped like a whale. This hike is especially fun for kids because of the open nature of the hike and the chance to scramble and play on the slickrock. Though there is significant climbing, the…
Canyonlands National Park has some great hikes for kids. Our three boys ages 7, 4, and 1 completed each of the following hikes (though the little one rode in the backpack on the longer hikes). If you are planning a trip to Canyonlands, make sure that you understand that there are…
On our trip to Moab, we visited Canyonlands National Park north side, known as the Island in the Sky. We liked it so much, that we decided to try the southeast side, known as The Needles district while vacationing in Blanding. Canyonlands National Park Needles section is a smaller area, but…
Canyonlands National Park is one of 5 National Parks located in Utah. The park is divided into four sections or districts. Island in the Sky is the most popular and it is located on the north end. The Needles district is located on the southeast end, and the two sides do…