Typically, when we travel, our plans are loose. We know the big destination, but the route and itinerary evolve as we go. We gather information on the road and make decisions based on what we see and hear. This Idaho trip was different. I spent hours planning the route. I researched hikes, historical sites, and…
Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is an area covered with soft sandstone “goblins” and numerous other interesting formations. Truly a surreal place to visit, the odd natural shapes are a result of years of erosion. Walking amongst the goblin formations, we instantly felt like we were in a family friendly playground of sorts. It…
Our favorite hike at Canyonlands National Park is called the Peekaboo Trail. The trail is a lesser-traveled 10-mile out-and-back path and one we highly recommend. The landscape is stunning and was beyond fun for us. If you like hikes that offer the feeling of freedom, inspiration, and exploration, this is the one for you! Check…
Our climb to Angels Landing in Zion National Park is a story we laugh about. We were determined to get to the trail early and hike to the top before the crazy crowds of people arrived. Zion National Park is an incredibly busy place. On a daily basis, the park seems to welcome in more…
We found amazing splendor at Bryce Canyon National Park. As first time visitors, the cathedral of spires and rock formations were beyond our imagination. Bryce Canyon was the fourth of eight national parks we visited on our trip and it was unlike any of the other parks we had seen. The splendor was undeniable. Sizing…
Peekaboo Trail in Canyonlands was one of the first hikes that made us realize Utah was going to become one of our favorite adventure states. This hike happened during our first serious Utah trip in Alice, and it still ranks as one of our favorite hikes in the state. The Needles District surprised us with…
This is our first trip to Utah to visit the Fabulous 5 National Parks and many of their state parks. Arches National Park was our first stop. It is an amazing place. Even though we took several pictures, it is hard to capture the size, beauty, and magnitude of these arches. We arrived early on…
