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
Category: Parks & Monuments
Wide Hollow Reservoir
Wide Hollow Reservoir is well-stocked with rainbow trout and bluegill, and its clear blue waters are a favorite local destination for boating, canoeing, and water sports. The reservoir is also ideal for swimming, shore fishing, or motorboats. Paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes can be rented to enjoy a day on the water. During your adventures, keep… Continue reading Wide Hollow Reservoir
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
Calf Creek Recreation Area & Campground
Calf Creek Recreation Area is located between Escalante and Boulder on Byway 12. Within this region, the Calf Creek Recreation Area Campground has 13-sites, a day-use picnic area, and the trailhead to Lower Calf Creek Falls. This family-friendly, fairly easy hike is about 6 miles roundtrip, but don’t let that scare you off from one… Continue reading Calf Creek Recreation Area & Campground
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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
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