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…
We've rounded up our favorite restaurants on this list of One in Every County. For a long time, we haven't found a restaurant we really liked in San Juan County. But that changed on a recent trip to Monticello when we found Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant. Gustavo's opened up in Monticello just…
La Sal Loop Scenic Drive is a beautiful alpine drive east of Moab. Even if you frequent Moab and the Arches National Park area, La Sal Loop Drive is a unique blend of high mountains and Utah red rock mesas. Beautiful views on this scenic drive. Begin at Lion's Park Moab…
Corona Arch is a massive stone arch near Moab, Utah. This popular arch requires a 2.3 mile hike with short steep climbs including a ladder and a chain. However, these obstacles are more fun than treacherous, and this hike is definitely worth it, especially because there are two arches on this…
Longbow Arch is a moderate hike to a beautiful arch near Moab. This hike goes right past the Poison Spider Dinosaur Trackway, as well as some beautiful petroglyphs. This trail is moderate due to full-sun exposure as well as some narrow trails and rocky scrambles over tough terrain. Still, three rewards…