What if I told you the most amazing place you'll ever stay was right here in Utah? What if it included a personal canyon view, a large property that sleeps over 20, and has more space and amenities that you can imagine? Would you stay? It's called the Zen Nest, and…
The Watchman Trail is an amazing 3.3 mile hike starting right at the Visitor Center in Zion National Park. Though this trail does require a climb, it is one of our new favorites in the park. We wouldn't take a toddler on this trail, but it is fairly easy for those…
Many Pools Trail is a hike in Zion National Park that won't be found in park literature. This hike is not maintained by park rangers, so it can be a little tricky to follow. Further, it requires some scrambling up the slick rock. For these reasons, we rate this hike moderate,…
There is a very short trail to some petroglyphs in Zion National Park. Park literature is pretty quiet about this destination because too many of Utah's treasures are being damaged. Sadly, even these petroglyphs show evidence of irresponsible visitors that just can't manage to Leave No Trace. So if you plan…
We always look forward to taking a short trip over Fall Break. Most school districts have a fall break in the month of October, and Fall is a great season for exploring Utah. The weather is cooler and the colors are beautiful. Even if you only have a quick weekend, we…
On a recent trip to Kanab, we visited the Big Water Visitor Center near Lake Powell. One of our readers told us that this Visitor Center was full of interesting dinosaur fossils, and they were right. If you are in the area, we recommend a quick stop at the Big Water…