Matt and I started dating our junior year of university, and most of our adventures at that time consisted of camping and road trips from our home base in Boulder, Colorado. During one school break, we planned to head to…
Utah’s San Rafael Swell is an incredible place to explore with its many winding canyons, unique formations, pretty backroads, and stunning vistas. This is a place we come back to time and time again because of its beauty and endless…
Many of our all-time favorite hikes consisted of meandering through slot canyons. There’s just something so incredible about exploring such a unique landscape formed by the harsh elements over thousands of years. Plus scrambling through the obstacles and narrow walls…
Utah draws in swarms of people year round, and for good reason. With the extensive beauty of the vibrant orange desert landscape that meets various lakes, pine forests, and even snow-capped mountains, it’s hard to go wrong with sight seeing…
Of all the hikes we have done in the U.S., the hike to the Golden Cathedral is one of our favorites. We’d say it’s a must see if you happen to be in the Escalante area. It’s hard to find…
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is one of the most remarkable places we’ve camped, and the area is home to endless desert adventures. With many options to choose from, it’s pretty important to have an idea of what you want to…
We awoke as the morning sun began to warm our tent. When it became almost too hot to bear, we stepped outside to begin getting ready for the day ahead. After making breakfast and packing our daypacks, we headed out…
Goblin Valley is something out of this world. Picture vibrant hoodoos tucked among desert cliffs with snowcapped mountains visible in the distance. Funky silhouettes and shadows cast by the strange rocks make this little valley come alive. The beauty and…
The Toadstools may be somewhat of a roadside attraction, but a short walk to the wild hoodoos through otherworldly desert landscape seems to transport you to another planet. These unique formations sit not far from major attractions in southern Utah,…
When most people think of arches and classic red rock views, southern Utah is what usually comes to mind. People flock to Arches and Zion National Parks, Moab, Lake Powell, and other famous spots, but there are parts of northern…