• Hello! Balanced sandstone rock formation in Canyonlands National Park, Utah, with red rock buttes and the snowcapped La Sal Mountains.
  • Introducing Overland Girl, U.S.A. “That is one cool rig!” Overland Girl’s camper van on a dirt road toward Factory Butte in the Utah desert.
  • Article section: Travel. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA. Oxbow Bend, Snake River, Grand Teton National Park. Mount Moran above the river.
  • Article section: Mountain biking. Moab, Utah, USA. Navajo Rocks, Big Mesa. Handlebar view riding red dirt singletrack past sandstone and juniper.
  • Article section: Skiing. Avon, Colorado, USA. Beaver Creek Ski Resort, McCoy Park. Skiers on a groomed run through snow-covered pines.
Monarch Pass Continental Divide sign, elevation 11,312 feet, between San Isabel and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado.

Hiking, Mountain Biking, 14ers, Snow Skiing, and More.

I'm Michele. Overland Girl is where I write about hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and camping—the trips I take and the gear I use. These are the stories of my life on the road and my time in the great outdoors.

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Three orange sandstone hoodoos at Devils Garden near Escalante, Utah, under a blue sky.
Purple lupine wildflowers in a green mountain meadow below a rocky peak in Colorado.

Colorado Travel Guide

My home base, mapped out. Mountain towns, 14ers, hot springs, and singletrack, plus where to camp, what to pack, and the local spots worth the drive.

Utah Travel Guide

Red rock, slot canyons, and the best dispersed campsites I’ve found. Where to hike, ride, park the van, and eat, from the Mighty 5 to the quiet corners most people miss.

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Devil’s Garden in Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
Devil’s Garden in Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument

Devil’s Garden in Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument features hoodoos, sandstone formations, and Metate Arch you can explore without a long hike.

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I Thought a National Monument Was Small — Then I Saw Escalante
I Thought a National Monument Was Small — Then I Saw Escalante

I didn’t really know what the Grand Staircase–Escalante was until I drove through it. This post breaks down what it actually is and why it feels so different.

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Stargazing in Utah National Parks: Where to See the Darkest Skies
Stargazing in Utah National Parks: Where to See the Darkest Skies

Southern Utah is home to some of the darkest skies in North America. From Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos to the open desert of Capitol Reef and Arches, these national parks offer incredible places to see the Milky Way and thousands of stars overhead.

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Travel. Old Faithful geyser erupting in Yellowstone National Park.
Snow. Woman in a red bandana and goggles skiing past a log cabin and snowy pines.
Camping. Backpacking tent in a wildflower meadow below a granite peak.
Two women and a dog hiking a green alpine trail below rocky peaks.
Mountain Biking. Handlebar view on a red rock desert trail in Utah.
Gear Reviews. Hiker in an insulated hooded jacket and backpack on a misty mountain lakeshore.

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