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Newspaper Rock: One of Utah's Most Incredible Petroglyph Sites
Located along Highway 211 in Bears Ears National Monument, Newspaper Rock is home to hundreds of petroglyphs carved over centuries. This easy roadside stop offers a fascinating glimpse into the people who traveled through southeastern Utah long before modern roads existed.
Shafer Trail: The Famous Road Through Canyonlands National Park
From ranchers and uranium miners to modern-day visitors, Shafer Trail has played an important role in Canyonlands history. Learn how this famous road descends 1,500 feet from Island in the Sky and became one of Utah's most photographed views.
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.
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.
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.
Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument: My Favorite Hikes and Places to Explore
Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument wasn’t even on my original plan, but it ended up being one of my favorite places in southern Utah. From slot canyons and desert waterfalls to remote dirt roads and small towns like Escalante and Boulder, this guide shares the places I explored and would go back to.