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.
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.
Grand Staircase-Escalante’s Little Death Hollow takes you into one of the most remote corners of Utah.
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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.
Skip the beaten path and make the most of your visit to southwest Utah with these tips from a local.
Jeep Arch is less than 2 miles from Corona, but feels like it's a million miles from its crowds.
While the crowds hit Arches National Park, take a detour for a taste of sweet fall solitude.
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.
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.
Escape the dog days with these deliciously cool trails.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
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.
With two national parks and endless wilderness nearby, this may be America's best-situated adventure town.
Swimming holes, waterfalls, petroglyphs, and an idyllic campsite—all just a few miles deep in Dinosaur National Monument. BY ROSE CONRY
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.
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
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.