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Peekaboo & Spooky Slot Canyons: How to Hike Utah’s Famous Loop (Maps + Tips)
Few hikes in Utah deliver as much pure fun as the Peekaboo and Spooky Slot Canyon loop in Grand Staircase–Escalante. These two sandstone slots twist, squeeze, curve, and climb through some of the most playful terrain in the desert. If you’re looking for an adventure that mixes challenge with unforgettable beauty, this is one of Read more
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park: Camping, Hiking and Lake Life
When we rolled into Escalante on our fall road trip, we were looking for a campground that was central to all the hikes and scenic backroads we planned to explore. Escalante Petrified Forest State Park turned out to be the perfect choice — quiet, beautiful, and close to everything on our list. Because we visited Read more
Exploring Devils Garden Escalante: A Unique Stop on Hole-in-the-Rock Road
If you’re exploring Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, Devils Garden is one stop you shouldn’t miss. We first attempted this drive in our Sprinter van, Alice, but the endless washboarding and deep sand along Hole-in-the-Rock Road forced us to turn around after mile three. This year, armed with a rental Jeep, we made it easily and Read more
Devils Garden & Primitive Trail Loop – The Ultimate Arches Adventure
If you’re planning a trip to Arches National Park and want one of the most adventurous and awe-filled hikes in the entire park, the Devils Garden & Primitive Trail Loop is a must. For years, this was our #1 hike in Arches—until we discovered Fiery Furnace. Now, Devil’s Garden proudly holds second place for us, Read more
Lower Cathedral Wash Trail to the Colorado River
Some of our favorite adventures come from recommendations we get while traveling in Alice, our van. The Cathedral Wash Trail in Lee’s Ferry, Arizona is one of those hidden gems. It’s an unforgettable canyon hike we never would have discovered on our own. Lower Cathedral Wash offers a perfect blend of challenge, scenery, and pure Read more
Explore the Unique Fiery Furnace Hike in Arches National Park
If you’re looking for one of the most unique and adventurous hikes in Arches National Park, the Fiery Furnace delivers an experience you won’t forget. This is not a typical trail. It’s a twisting, turning labyrinth of towering sandstone fins, narrow slots, hidden arches, and sudden, quiet chambers flooded with warm red light. Gail and Read more