Goosenecks State Park is unique because it is a state park that you just drive out to look at the view. There is no hiking, but there are a few picnic tables and you are allowed to camp here. It costs $2/vehicle. There are restrooms and an overlook, and not much…
West Water Ruin sits across the canyon. West Water Ruin (called 5 Kiva Ruin on the sign) is a small open Native America dwelling located just outside Blanding, Utah. Take your binoculars and you can study this ruin closely as it sits across a steep narrow canyon, which makes it a…
This Natural Bridge is right outside of Blanding. The Nation's Natural Bridge is a rock arch located just outside of Blanding near the West Water Ruin. The bridge itself is fairly large and can be accessed by hiking down through the canyon and up the other side. This hike is steep…
Mexican Hat, Utah We stopped for lunch in Mexican Hat on a recent trip to the Blanding area. There is a lot to do in this part of the country including Goosenecks State Park, Natural Bridges National Monument, and Fort Bluff, and a short stop at Mexican Hat will fit right…
We like to plan outings to out-of-the-way sites and spend a few days exploring the area. We've done this with Vernal, Delta, and Moab. After our trip to Moab over Spring Break, we decided we missed a lot of activities in the southeast corner of the state, so we planned a…
Valley of the Gods is a 17 mile drive through a redrock desert valley with huge rock formations. It is very similar to Monument Valley, but it takes much less time as it is shorter and closer to the town of Mexican Hat. This drive features towering rock formations standing above the desert…