Cathedral Lake is an iconic wildflower hike in Colorado. But, be warned – it’s not easy. Forest Service rates it difficult and I agree, mainly because of a brutal switchback section. The effort is worth it to see wildflowers, waterfalls, stunning views of the Elk Mountain Range and a beautiful alpine lake. Cathedral Lake sits … Continue reading
This 4,700-acre park might be southwestern Utah’s best kept secret. I’ve heard people say if there weren’t so many national parks in Utah already, Snow Canyon would be one. One afternoon in Snow Canyon State Park near St. George in Greater Zion, the southwest corner of Utah, and I could easily see why many would … Continue reading
This is a hike known having tons of wildflowers. It’s been on my list for awhile and I finally did a solo hike to catch some of the last wildflowers before nature’s vibrant color palette turns to one of autumnal hues. This is a great solo hike, family hike or hiking with dogs. It was … Continue reading
Hike Strawberry Narrows Trail along Strawberry Reservoir for reservoir views, sagebrush flats, aspens, and forested terrain near Heber City, Utah. Continue reading
Drive Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in Utah with stops at Mirror Lake, Bald Mountain Pass, alpine lakes, scenic overlooks, and Provo River Falls. Continue reading
This place is filled with faces, creatures and cartoon figures. It’s weird yet wonderful. This is a place to let your imagination run wild as you discover different images in the rocks. Created by erosion, Devils Garden Outstanding Natural Area is a world of Navajo sandstone hoodoos, passageways and arches. It’s only 200 acres and … Continue reading
My three-day adventure in Greater Zion starts in one of the lesser visited areas of the national park. Most visitors to Zion National Park only go to Zion Canyon to hike in the Narrows and do Angels Landing. This trip is all about going where the crowds don’t and experiencing The Greater Zion area to … Continue reading
While spending several days exploring Greater Zion, I wanted to share my 5 tips to visiting popular national parks and avoiding crowds. Zion Canyon is the most popular area in Zion National Park. The majority of visitors only go there. But there’s so much more to see and that’s the case with other popular … Continue reading
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