While visiting Antelope Canyon camping at Lake Powell was a must do. Part of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area the Lake Powell Wahweap Campground is operated by a National Parks concessionaire. The views from the campsite were awesome with sunrises and sunsets creating beautiful colors on the rocks surrounding...
Antelope Slot Canyons
If you have seen those incredible photos of the slot canyons with the beam of light then you have glimpsed Antelope Canyon. Located on Navajo land just east of Page, Arizona, it includes two separate slot canyon sections upper and lower. The more visited canyon is the upper canyon...
Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument – Cool Place!
In 1996 Grand-Staircase Escalante, established by Presidential Proclamation, became the first National Monument to be administered by the Bureau of Land Management. It is huge – spanning nearly 1.9 million acres and according to the proclamation its “vast and austere landscape embraces a spectacular array of scenic and historic...
Sunrises & Sunsets in Moab
It may sound like a cliché, but there is nothing like watching a beautiful sunrise to remind us that we are lucky to be alive – right here, right now. Taking the time to gaze at the horizon while you watch the sun break through the morning sky is...
Exploring Herdina Park – the best part of Arches NP
Arches National Park, a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures unlike any other in the world. This red rock paradise has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. The power of rain and wind shape this landscape...
Hiking the Fiery Furnace – Arches National Park
The Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park is a small but concentrated maze of colorful sandstone fins and narrow slot canyons between towering sandstone walls. The surreal geologic labyrinth earns its name from the deep red and orange glow of the sandstone fins that, when lit by the...
Off-Roading & Exploring – Thanks Pete!
“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.” – Edward Abbey A significant portion of the land area of Utah – over 60% – is public land. These lands support a wide variety of activities from recreational pursuits to natural resource development. I...
Hiking Group in Moab – Druid Arch Hike
I have always said that you meet the nicest people in the pool and Moab is no different. Last week the swimmer in the lane next to me asked about my “SAC” cap as she grew up in Sacramento. As we got to chatting she was quick to bring...
Moab – Outdoor Activities Galore!
If you are an outdoor active person Moab may just be the place for you! After just over a week here I have had the opportunity to break out just about every toy that I brought along on this journey. The area is filled with National Parks, State Parks...
Welcome to Moab Utah!
It has been over 8 years since I was last in the Moab area and there have certainly been some changes but the incredible beauty of this area remains the same. The other aspect of Moab that I enjoy is the active community. Mountain biking is a huge sport...