Easy Slot Canyons and Idyllic Camping in Grand Staircase Escalante
Grand Staircase-Escalante’s Little Death Hollow takes you into one of the most remote corners of Utah.
Utah Trails
Located in the western U.S., Utah is known for its bright red cliffs and distinctive rock formations. Utah hiking spans everything from mountains to deep, winding sandstone canyons.
Utah is home to numerous national parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is also a popular spot for backpackers, boaters and hikers. The area’s dominating feature is Lake Powell, a massive artificial lake created in the 1960s by the construction of the Glen Canyon dam.
Bask in the Changing Seasons on Utah’s Kings Peak
Tick off the state high point on this 3-day backcountry adventure.
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Bears Ears is a Desert Paradise. It’s Up to All of Us to Keep it That Way.
Meditations on a special place in the desert southwest.
Desert Treasure
Coyote Gulch Trail, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, UT
For Members Only: Utah's San Rafael Swell
An insider's guide to San Rafael Swell, UT
Find Your Way Through Canyon Country
Routefinding in Canyonlands National Park can be a challenge, but the rewards are always worth it.
Savor the Silence in Wahweap Canyon
This collection of bright white sandstone spires isn't officially part of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument anymore, but it's as spectacular as ever.
The Insider's Guide to Moab
Skip the beaten path and make the most of your visit to southwest Utah with these tips from a local.
Hike the Best Arch You've Never Heard Of
Jeep Arch is less than 2 miles from Corona, but feels like it's a million miles from its crowds.
Ditch the Crowds at Moab's Jeep Arch
While the crowds hit Arches National Park, take a detour for a taste of sweet fall solitude.
Mom's Big Backpacking Adventure
Some months, Ted Alvarez spends more night in a tent than beneath a roof, but his mom had never backpacked. A mother-and-son road trip through all five of Utah’s national parks in one week would be the perfect way to make up for lost time—or court disaster.
The 4 Best Sunrise Hikes to Celebrate Daylight Savings Time
Yes, 'springing forward' means it's dark an hour later. But that just means you've got more time to catch the sunrise from one of these four perfect lookouts.
12 Hikes to Beat the Summer Heat
Escape the dog days with these deliciously cool trails.
The Best Day Hikes in America: Little Wild Horse- Bell Canyon Loop
San Rafael Swell, Utah
5 Threatened National Monuments to Backpack While You Still Can
The federal government is considering changes to national monuments around the country. Hike these trails to get a ground-level view of what's at stake.
America's Best Trail Towns: Moab, UT
With two national parks and endless wilderness nearby, this may be America's best-situated adventure town.
Grand Junction, CO: Quick-and-Easy Canyon Getaway (Jones Hole Creek, Dinosaur National Monument)
Swimming holes, waterfalls, petroglyphs, and an idyllic campsite—all just a few miles deep in Dinosaur National Monument. BY ROSE CONRY
3 Wild Places to Spend Christmas This Year
Go for solitude with a DIY holiday celebration outdoors (pack out your tinsel), or go luxe and enjoy one of these festive feasts before tackling some of the country’s finest trails.
Snowshoe in the Moonlight
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Ruth Lake Area, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT
Discover the forgotten lakes and boulder fields in, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT. Take Ruth Lake Trail and head off on a private adventure.