Nature

Hiking

5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Utah for a Spring Hike

Experience some of the best hiking trails in Utah as you feel the sun on your skin, inhale the fresh scent of grass that fills the air after a spring shower, and listen to the powerful but meditative sound of rushing water.

by Katie Lawrence

Lush spring greenery on the Birdsong Trail in Ogden, Utah.

Don’t Try This One Hike in Utah if You’re Afraid of Heights

by Melanie Johnson

A hiker standing on a massive sandstone arch surrounded by red rock and multi-colored rugged landscape along an extreme hiking trail in Utah.

This Scenic Utah Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

by Christy Articola

A panoramic view of some hoodoos covered with snow on a sunny day along the Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.

This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Utah—Would You Try It?

by Melanie Johnson

A hiker walking through a narrow passage inside Spooky Canyon in Utah.

The Epic 5-Mile Trail in Zion National Park Worth the Final View

by Melanie Johnson

Double Arch Aclove, a multi-color red rock grotto at Zion National Park.

Latest Hiking

The Canyoneering Trail Near Zion That Saved Its Biggest Surprise for the Very End

This hiking and canyoneering trail in Utah had a surprise for me at the end.

by Melissa Mahoney

A woman stands on top of Lambs Knoll near Zion National Park in southern Utah.

Nine Mile Canyon’s 50-Mile Road Through Petroglyphs Is Utah’s Most Underrated Drive

Explore and become educated about history firsthand with a trip to see these natural, ancient Native American works of art.

by Molly O'Brien

A close up of the owl drawing

National & State Parks

We Did the Research, This Is Officially the Most Playful Hiking Trail Name in Utah

Witness mind-blowing rock formations on the most adventurous trail in Utah. This trek is an adult playground with a surprise around every corner.

by Melanie Johnson

Several hikers on the Peekaboo Loop in Bryce Canyon, featuring a dramatic landscape with towering rock spires, hoodoos, and dotted with several trees.

National & State Parks

Visiting Zion National Park For the First Time, and Why I Can’t Wait to Return

Visiting Zion National Park was a memorable experience, and we took the best kid-friendly hikes in the park.

by Melissa Mahoney

This Canyon Hike Is One of Utah’s Most Scenic Trails

Witness not one, but two slot canyons as you trek this unique hiking trail inside the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

by Melanie Johnson

Sunlight illuminates the narrow, wavy sandstone walls of a slot canyon on Bighorn Canyon Trail, Utah.

5 Hikes With the Best Sunset Views in Utah

A warm, glowing sunset can brighten any mood, so plan a hike to gaze at awe-inspiring sunset views in Utah.

by Melanie Johnson

Views of a golden sunset behind the clouds over the canyons at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah

Utah’s Most Underrated National Forest You Need to Visit

Discover the mountains, canyons, and lakes at Ashley National Forest in Utah. It's a great destination for a family-friendly vacation!

by Melanie Johnson

Views of a scenic lake inside Ashley National Forest in Utah with a red rock mountain in the background, as it reflects off the lake.

Parks & Gardens

This Roadside Spot in Utah Is a Local Favorite—Here’s Why

Find out why locals can't get enough of this hidden gem destination in Salt Lake City, Utah. After you visit, you'll love it too.

by Melanie Johnson

I Was Not Brave Enough To Walk Through a Popular Southern Utah Slot Canyon

I love to hike and climb rocks but I could not complete this popular (and short!) slot canyon in Southern Utah ... and I regret nothing.

by Courtnie Erickson

A group of hikers look into a narrow slot canyon in southern Utah.

Grab Some Handwarmers for this Hike In Utah that’s 100% Worth Braving the Cold

Winter hiking is a true joy. You'll love this winter hike in northern Utah - but be sure to be prepared for the cold!

by Christy Articola

A beautiful mountain view and sunset on the Adams Canyon Trail near Kaysville, Utah