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Why Delicate Arch Lived Up to the Hype
Some famous places lose something after you finally see them in person. Delicate Arch was not one of them. After seeing photos of it for years, it still felt bigger, more exposed, and more unreal than I expected standing there in person.
Why Delicate Arch Became the Symbol of Utah
Delicate Arch is more than the famous view in Arches National Park. Here’s why this freestanding sandstone arch became the symbol of Utah — and why seeing it in person feels so different than seeing it in photos.
Is Mesa Verde National Park Worth Visiting?
Mesa Verde National Park in southern Colorado surprised me more than almost anywhere else in the Southwest. From Cliff Palace and ancient cliff dwellings hidden within sandstone cliffs to historic park roads, overlooks, and archaeological sites spread across the mesa tops, Mesa Verde feels completely different from most national parks in the region.
Utah Desert Plants and Wildflowers: What You’ll See Across the State
A field guide to Utah desert plants, from blooming cactus and wildflowers to juniper trees and shrubs found along trails in Moab and beyond.
Utah Rock Formations: A Guide to What You’re Seeing Across the State
After spending nearly three months in Utah, I started seeing the same patterns show up across the landscape. From arches and hoodoos to domes, fins, monoliths, and petrified sand dunes, this guide breaks down the rock formations that define Utah—and what you’re really looking at when you see them.
My Favorite Things in Moab (Beyond the Parks & Trails)
These are the places in Moab I kept going back to — coffee, food, shops, and small local stops that shaped my time in town.
Escalante, Utah Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore Grand Staircase–Escalante
Escalante, Utah is the basecamp for exploring Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. Here’s where to stay, eat, and plan your time in this remote desert town.
Hole-in-the-Rock Road in Grand Staircase–Escalante: The Story Behind the Road and What It Leads To
A guide to Hole-in-the-Rock Road in Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, including history, what to expect, and access to hikes like Peek-a-Boo and Devil’s Garden.
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.
Calf Creek Falls & Campground: One of the Best Stops I Made in Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
Lower Calf Creek Falls and campground offer one of the best hiking and camping experiences in Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.