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This Utah State Park Has a Charming Town Right Next Door — and Nobody Talks About It

Discover a charming small town near Sand Hollow State Park that’s perfect for your next getaway, with great stays and easy park access.

by Melanie Johnson
on Jun 24
Views of a cliffside hotel in the town of La Verkin, Utah, with a river below.
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The Small-Town State Park in Utah Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Courtnie Erickson
on May 11
A stump sits on a hillside above Wide Hollow Reservoir at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park in southern Utah.
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Utah Has a Sparkling “Glass Mountain” Hidden Deep in Capitol Reef

by Taryn Shorr-Mckee
on Jan 6
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Underrated National Forest Hikes in Utah That Rival Bryce Canyon National Park Hikes

by Melissa Mahoney
on Aug 21
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Springdale’s Night Sky Puts on an Unforgettable Show — You Can Have a Front-Row Seat

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jul 3
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Why Moab, Utah, the Gateway of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Is Worth a Visit in Its Own Right

Sandwiched between two national parks, Moab, Utah, offers great restaurants and plenty of outdoor fun and is worth a visit in its own right.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Apr 3
A panoramic view of Moab, Utah, along Main Street, surrounded by red rock mountains and greenery, various buildings, and parked cars.
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Waterfalls

Your Next Summer Adventure Should Be This Utah Trail Where You Can Both Hike and Swim

Cool off on this short and sweet, family-friendly waterfall hike in Utah that's perfect for summer. It's Zion National Park's best-kept secret.

by Katie Lawrence
on May 14
view of a waterfall flowing into a swimming hole at zion national park in utah
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Explore the Least Visited Area of Arches National Park on This Hidden Gem Trail

Gaze at the jaw-dropping 92-foot-wide sandstone arch along this remote hiking trail in the Utah desert. This short but sweet trek is worth the effort.

by Melanie Johnson
on Jun 12
Views of a massive sandstone arch along a hidden gem trail in Arches National Park, with the sun beaming through over the vast red rock landscape.
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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
on Jun 9
Several hikers on the Peekaboo Loop in Bryce Canyon, featuring a dramatic landscape with towering rock spires, hoodoos, and dotted with several trees.
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I Explored Zion National Park in 3 Unforgettable Ways—and You Can Too

Discover Zion National Park like never before with these three unforgettable tours that go beyond the typical sightseeing experience.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jun 2
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