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National & State Parks

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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Take a Unique Adventure on Utah’s Most Scenic Rail Trail

by Beth Copenhaver
on May 29
A paved rail trail in Utah going through open prairie with mountains and a big sky overhead.
Nature

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.
Nature

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

by Katie Lawrence
on Apr 15
Lush spring greenery on the Birdsong Trail in Ogden, Utah.
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Don’t Try This One Hike in Utah if You’re Afraid of Heights

by Melanie Johnson
on Jan 19
A hiker standing on a massive sandstone arch surrounded by red rock and multi-colored rugged landscape along an extreme hiking trail in Utah.

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National & State Parks

Utah Has a Sparkling “Glass Mountain” Hidden Deep in Capitol Reef

Reaching this little-known formation in Capitol Reef National Park took time, trust, and a very rough road — and it was worth every mile.

by Taryn Shorr-Mckee
on Jan 6
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Find 5 Bucket-List-Level Views in Utah Without Needing To Be an Expert Hiker

From Instagram-worthy overlooks to epic rock formations, discover the most bucket list views in Utah. They're magical!

by Melanie Johnson
on Dec 11
A massive, natural window rock opening at Arches National Park in Moab, UT, with views of rock formations in the distance.
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Hiking

This Scenic Utah Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

Walking among the white snow and colorful hoodoos creates one gorgeous winter scene.

by Christy Articola
on Nov 28
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.
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Hiking

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

Discover this epic hiking trail in Utah, featuring narrow canyons and tons of rock scrambling. Skip it if you're claustrophobic.

by Melanie Johnson
on Nov 7
A hiker walking through a narrow passage inside Spooky Canyon in Utah.
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Hiking

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

With over 30 creek crossings and slippery pathways, the rewards are worth the effort on this adventurous hike in Zion National Park.

by Melanie Johnson
on Oct 13
Double Arch Aclove, a multi-color red rock grotto at Zion National Park.