Category Archives: Utah

Bryce Canyon National Park

Posted by Wish Upon an RV Star! Categories: Utah

"Before there were any Indians, the Legend People, To-when-an-ung-wa, lived in that place. There were many of them. They were of many kinds-birds, animals, lizards, and such things-- but they looked like people........For some reason, the ...

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Lower Calf Creek Falls

Posted by Wish Upon an RV Star! Categories: Utah

After our day of scenic driving, we decided it would be a good idea to get our blood moving and get the dogs out for a walk. Investigating the possibilities in the area for dog-friendly hikes, I found Lower Calf Creek Falls recreation Area, in the Gran...

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Simply Oustanding

Posted by Wish Upon an RV Star! Categories: Utah

Our arrival in Torrey Utah last week introduced us early to the outstanding beauty of the area. As you drive down scenic highway 24 you are taken right through 14 miles of Capitol Reef National Park, noted as one of "the best National Parks you've neve...

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Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah

Posted by Dancing 'Cross the Country Categories: Nevada, Utah

Thought we had said goodbye to Utah, but being the car guy that he is, Rick wanted to see the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway. So, while we were staying in Wells, NV, we took an afternoon to drive straight east, through Wendover and back into Utah one last time. T...

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A Birthday Loop Around Cedar City, Utah

Posted by Dancing 'Cross the Country Categories: Utah

Our last stop in Utah was Cedar City, so we could try to see Cedar Breaks National Monument. The road into the park, Rt. 148, is usually closed until late May, but we thought we'd stop by the Visitor's Center in town to see if by some chance it was open. Success! The road had ...

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A Final Hike on (probably not) Many Pools Trail in Zion National Park

Posted by Dancing 'Cross the Country Categories: Utah

Guided once again by Joe, our favorite Zion National Park expert, we headed through the amazing Carmel-Mt. Zion Highway tunnel to the east side of the park, a topsy-turvy world of swirling slick rock. We selected a trail unofficially called Many Pools from Joe's website,...

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Short View of a Long Hike

Posted by Dancing 'Cross the Country Categories: Utah

I didn't know the exact mileage, but I had a hunch it was going to be an all day hike. At 9 AM, I started at the Chinle Trailhead and at 6 PM, ended at Coalpits Wash Trailhead, crossing from one trail to the other on Old Scoggins Stock Trail. Her...

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A Peak Week at Zion (and more)

Posted by Dancing 'Cross the Country Categories: Nevada, Utah

This past week Rick and I had the pleasure of hosting a couple of good friends from back East and giving them the grand tour of everything we love about this area. We've known Steve since our contra dancing days in Greenfield, MA (almost 20 years ago! Eek!) and now we know his...

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The Chinle Trail: Zion National Park

Posted by Dancing 'Cross the Country Categories: Utah

Continuing with the pursuit of new and adventurous hikes, here is an exploration of the Chinle Trail as far as the foot of Mount Kinesava. Rick is learning the names of the geological formations we are seeing around here, so I'll include a bit of that....

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The Smithsonian Butte Scenic Byway

Posted by Dancing 'Cross the Country Categories: Utah

For the next month we'll be parked at Zion River Resort, just outside of Zion National Park. When we were here two years ago, we saw lots of the park and the surrounding areas, so we're looking for new territory we haven't discovered yet. This adventure was to the tiny h...

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