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Monument Valley Scenic Drive – A Complete Self-Guided Tour of the Valley Loop Road

The Monument Valley Scenic Drive, also known as the Valley Loop Road or the Valley Loop Drive, is the classic way to experience the heart of the Navajo Tribal Park and a memorable way to experience the valley’s vastness and silence at your own pace. This 17-mile (27 km) unpaved road winds among the towering sandstone buttes, mesas, and spires that define Monument Valley’s world-famous skyline, and offers one of the most unforgettable and scenic experiences in Monument Valley. From...

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Wildcat Trail – A Monument Valley Hiking Guide

The Wildcat Trail offers visitors the rare chance to walk among the towering red rock buttes that define the legendary landscapes of Monument Valley, straddling the Arizona – Utah border. This 4-mile (6.4 km) loop is the only self-guided hiking trail within Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park that descends into the valley floor, circling the base of the iconic West Mitten Butte with sweeping views of East Mitten and Merrick Buttes throughout. It’s the perfect way to experience the valley’s...

Best Stops and Things to See Between Bryce Canyon and Moab

The drive between Bryce Canyon National Park and Moab via Highways 12 and 24 is often called one of the most scenic road trips in the American Southwest, and for good reason. Spanning roughly 275 miles (440 km), the route winds through a kaleidoscope of red rock formations, slickrock canyons, alpine forests, and sweeping desert plateaus. Every curve in the road reveals another breathtaking vista or unexpected stop worth exploring. Along the way, you’ll pass through some of Utah’s most...

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Goblin Valley Guide – Best Hikes and One-Day Itinerary

Tucked away in Utah’s high desert between Capitol Reef and Canyonlands, Goblin Valley State Park feels like stepping onto another planet. Its landscape is covered in thousands of whimsically eroded sandstone formations, nicknamed “goblins”, that create a maze of hoodoos, spires, and mushroom-shaped rocks. Smaller and more compact than Utah’s national parks, Goblin Valley is a place where you can wander freely among surreal rock gardens, scramble over sandstone ridges, and explore family-friendly trails like Carmel Canyon. Despite its modest...

Capitol Reef National Park – Best Hikes and One-Day Itinerary

If you only have a day to spend in Capitol Reef National Park, you can still experience much of what makes this Utah gem so special: towering red cliffs, hidden canyons, ancient petroglyphs, and the quiet charm of the historic Fruita settlement. Unlike some of Utah’s larger national parks, Capitol Reef’s most scenic attractions are concentrated within a short stretch along Highway 24 and the park’s Scenic Drive, making it easy to explore even with limited time. In this guide,...

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Hickman Bridge Trail – A Capital Reef Hiking Guide

The Hickman Bridge Trail offers a quintessential Capitol Reef experience: a short, easy walk to one of the park’s most iconic natural arches. The well-marked path winds through towering red and cream sandstone cliffs, showcasing the layered geology that defines this region. Along the way, you’ll encounter dramatic rock formations, shaded nooks, and open viewpoints perfect for photography or a quiet rest. To help you plan your visit to this accessible and scenic trail in Utah‘s Capitol Reef National Park,...

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Grand Wash Trail – A Capital Reef Hiking Guide

The Grand Wash Trail offers a classic Capitol Reef experience: an easy walk through a towering sandstone canyon that feels both intimate and grand. The mostly level path follows the dry creekbed as sheer Navajo sandstone walls rise hundreds of feet overhead, glowing in shades of red and gold. Along the way, you’ll pass narrow slots, twisted rock formations, and scattered desert vegetation that thrives in the sunlit corridor. To help you plan your visit to this serene corner of...

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