Utah

Temple of the Sun and Moon in Capitol Reef National Park: A Complete Guide

Capitol Reef is one of the least visited national parks in Utah and definitely a hidden gem, with charming historical villages, fascinating ancient petroglyphs, and tons of otherworldly rock formations. The Temple of the Sun and the Moon, two enormous sandstone monoliths that tower over the desert floor below, are just a few of these jaw-dropping formations that are a photographer’s dream come true. If you want to explore this incredible spot for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Temple of the Sun and the Moon

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Bentonite Hills in Utah: Everything You Need to Know

The tiny town of Hanksville, Utah has exploded in popularity, due to its unique land features that like like they’re from another planet—or even straight out of Lord of the Rings. For example, the Bentonite Hills here look straight out of Mars—enormous mounds of earth, with dizzying swirls of orange, red, and indigo. If you want to experience these otherworldly features for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Bentonite Hills in Hanksville, Utah. 

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Moonscape Overlook in Hanksville, Utah: The Complete Guide

Hanksville, Utah has become Instagram-famous, thanks to its otherworldly landscapes. Moonscape Overlook is one of its most unique features—a cliff that overlooks the surrounding canyon, with hills, badlands, and rugged monoliths stretching on the desert floor below. If you want to see this jaw-dropping scenery for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Moonscape Overlook.

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Long Dong Silver in Hanksville, Utah: Everything You Need to Know

Hanksville, Utah, located right outside of Capitol Reef National Park, is home to some of the most otherworldly scenery in the United States, with sandstone monoliths, bentonite hills, and epic mountains. One of its most unique land features just so happens to also have a pretty ridiculous name—Long Dong Silver (yes, really!), a dramatically jagged rock spire, jutting 80 feet out of the desert floor.

Like most of the most beautiful areas in Hanksville, you can’t exactly just drive up to Long Dong Silver—so here’s everything you need to know to visit this bucket list worthy place.

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Druid Arch Trail in Canyonlands National Park: The Most Underrated Hike in Moab

If you’re looking for a hike in Moab that’s packed with adventure, the Druid Arch Trail should be at the top of your list, offering a 150-foot tall sandstone arch, slot canyons, colorful rock formations, and fun elements, like scrambling and climbing ladders. That being said, there’s a few unusual things about this hike that you should know before you hit the trail—see here’s everything you need to know about the Druid Arch Trail, Canyonlands National Park’s best hike. 

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Scout Lookout in Zion National Park: The Best Alternative to Angel’s Landing

Zion National Park has some iconic trails, including the harrowing Angel’s Landing, where you’ll hike along the narrow spine of a mountain whilst clinging to chains to prevent you from falling over 1,200 feet to the canyon floor below. If the thought of that makes your palms a bit too sweaty, not to fear—-there’s actually an awesome alternative, Scout Lookout, which takes you up to the same stunning viewpoint over the Zion Canyon that hikers completing Angel’s Landing climb to before continuing on their journey along the aforementioned sketchy ridgeline.  Here’s everything you need to know about hiking to Scout Lookout in Zion National Park, the best alternative to Angel’s Landing.

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Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park Road Trip Guide: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re considering visiting Southwestern Utah, you may be wondering whether you should head to Zion or Bryce Canyon, two national parks with uniquely beautiful landscapes. But why choose between the two, when you can easily explore both of these incredible parks? Here’s everything you need to know to plan an epic road trip for three days (with options for more or less) from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon.

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Utah in Winter: 12 Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List

Utah is an outdoor lover’s paradise year round, but is particularly bucket list-worthy in the winter, offering everything from its famously killer snow on the ski slopes to five national parks to the south. Whether you’re looking for a snowy wonderland or a gorgeous place to enjoy milder temperatures in the colder months, here’s 12 unmissable destinations to enjoy Utah in winter.

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Fairyland Loop Trail: The Most Underrated (and Jaw-Dropping!) Hike in Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park’s aptly-named Fairyland Loop Trail will take you below the rim of the canyon, while the park’s iconic pink and orange hoodoos tower overhead. And better yet? This trail is a hidden gem- you may just have it all to yourself! So if you’re looking for one the best hikes in Bryce Canyon, look no further- here’s everything you need to know about the Fairyland Loop Trail.

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