Covered Wagon Natural Bridge is a rock formation located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. There is a short hike (quarter mile round trip) down to the bridge, and a grotto on the other side. You can tell that Covered Wagon is a natural bridge because it is located in…
Cedar Wash Arch is a beautiful sandstone arch in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It is much different than the arches you'll see in southeastern Utah because it is white and not red. There is a short hike to the arch, and the trail can be somewhat confusing. There is…
Grosvenor Arch is one of the most beautiful natural arches in Utah. It soars majestically above the valley floor at a height of more than 150 feet. Additionally, it is a double arch, with two distinct windows. This arch can easily be seen from the road, though there is a…
The Navajo Loop in Bryce Canyon is the most popular trail in the park. It is short, steep, beautiful, and very busy! If you have the stamina to make this 1.3 mile loop, you should definitely do it, as this is the best hike in the park. The distance may not…
The Queen's Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon is a beautiful walk through the main amphitheater at Bryce Canyon. Though this trail is fairly short, it climbs steeply down, and then steeply back up the canyon, like all trails into the ampitheater at Bryce. This trail starts at Sunrise Point and junctions…
Red Hollow Slot Canyon is a wonderful beginner slot canyon just outside of Zion National Park. Ever hear of Orderville? It's a tiny town east of Zion near Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. On a recent trip to this section of the state we hiked this really cool slot canyon…