Lake Powell

Located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA), Lake Powell is a literal watering hole for visitors to have a splashing time. Hiking, boating, swimming, and fishing are popular pastimes with the stunning, red-rock canyons as a backdrop in this Southern Utah hotspot. Whether on land or water, over two million travelers gather with family… Continue reading Lake Powell

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is an unparalleled location for water-based and backcountry recreation. Here, visitors will find scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a panorama of human history. Additionally, the controversy surrounding the construction of Glen Canyon Dam and the creation of Lake Powell contributed to the birth of the modern-day environmental movement. The park… Continue reading Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Preparations and Precautions for Backcountry Adventure

Whether you're headed into Bryce Canyon Country's backcountry for a day or a week, you'll need to be prepared for anything. Here's a list of some essentials to help you experience Bryce Canyon Country's wilderness to the fullest.

Common Sense:
– Never hike or travel alone into remote backcountry

Flora Diversity – Box Death Hollow Wilderness

Box Death Hollow Box Death Hollow Wilderness Area

"The Box" is a canyon located in the western section of Box-Death Hollow Wilderness Area. The canyon was created by Pine Creek, which runs north-south through a steep monocline, and is only accessible from its lower end. The wilderness area is extremely fertile due

Kodachrome Basin Trails

Kodachrome Basin TrailsTravelers wishing to wander through the staggering maze of Kodachrome State Park’s many sedimentary spires can enjoy a series of rugged desert hiking trails. Ranging from easy to moderate in difficulty, these ancient trails date back to early Anasazi Native Americans, and

Upper Calf Creek Falls

Side trip from Escalante, Utah

Perhaps one of Southern Utah’s best kept secrets, Upper Calf Creek Falls is an 88 ft cascading waterfall located just upstream for Lower Calf Creek. This secluded little downpour is hidden behind a steep sandstone incline, lined with volcanic boulders and obscured from

Preparing to go into the Backcountry

Veering off the beaten path is a great way to experience Bryce Canyon Country’s rugged beauty. But the backcountry can be a dangerous place, even for experienced explorers. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your backcountry adventures.

Bryce Canyon Back Country A view into the backcountry from your car along

Box Death Hollow Wilderness Area

Box Death Hollow Wilderness Area contains 25,751 acres of unspoiled rugged beauty, with sheer vertical Navajo sandstone canyon walls carved by tributaries of the Escalante River rising majestically above the canyon floor. Pine Creek runs north-south through a steep monocline to form the area known

Off the Beaten Path – Red Canyon: Arches Trail

Near Bryce Canyon is a hidden gem, the Dixie National Forest, residing in the forest is Red Canyon. Several day trips and hikes are accessible in Red Canyon. One of the most popular trails in Red Canyon is the Arches Trail. The trail is accessed through the Lossee Trailhead by driving

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