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5 Unusual Things to Do Emerald Pools Zion National Park

5 Unusual Things to Do Emerald Pools Zion National Park

5 Unusual Things to Do at Emerald Pools in Zion National Park (note: this post was updated in 2022.) Zion National Park, a southwestern Utah must-stop, fashions gorgeous views and wild imaginations. Avoid the crowds by doing these 5 unusual things. Most folks will...

5 Unusual Things to Do in Monument Valley

5 Unusual Things to Do in Monument Valley

Five Unusual Things to Do in Monument Valley (note: this post was updated in 2022) Monument Valley, Utah, one of my most favorite places in the US, is often overlooked by travelers doing the great western park loop of our National Parks.  It shouldn't be. Monument...

The 12 Hikes You Must Do This Year in the US

The 12 Hikes You Must Do This Year in the US

The 12 Hikes You Must Do This Year in the US As COVID and the vaccine swirl in our communities, we're all itching to move after a year of not moving. With international travel still just on the horizon, this is the year to take advantage of the glorious hikes we have...

3 Fantastic Moderate Moab Hikes and a Suggested 3-day Itinerary

3 Fantastic Moderate Moab Hikes and a Suggested 3-day Itinerary

3 Fantastic Moderate Moab Hikes Mo-ahhh-b. It's such a delicious place to hike, bike, relax and get away for a great walking vacation. With so many choices on where to hike in Moab, you can get a bit overwhelmed and perhaps stuck in the crowds. As a day-hiker, I find...

50 Hikes 50 States Project

50 Hikes 50 States Project

50 Hikes. 50 States. A project to hike one hike in every state in the U.S. Lucky. I live in a beautiful country filled with millions of miles of trails through thousands of beautiful places organized around 50 states. As a resident of the United States, I am more than...

Take a Good Walk in Moab, Utah

Take a Good Walk in Moab, Utah

Take a Good Walk in Moab Utah Utah packs fantastic hikes and walks through its many national parks and treasures, so it's easy to take a good walk in Utah. As I mentioned before, sometimes the walk isn't so much about the scenery, but how you connect as you walk. For...

5 Unusual Things to Do in Bryce Canyon National Park

5 Unusual Things to Do in Bryce Canyon National Park

5 Unusual Things to Do in Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park's crazy hoodoos cry out for imagination and adventure. Like many National Parks, a drive to the overview and a quick picture often satisfy the driving traveler. But this national treasure...