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Read more about the article Our Desert Engagement Shoot – Plus Tips for Taking Your Own Engagement Photos

Our Desert Engagement Shoot – Plus Tips for Taking Your Own Engagement Photos

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,…

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Read more about the article Wild Horse Window – A Quick Hike in the San Rafael Swell

Wild Horse Window – A Quick Hike in the San Rafael Swell

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…

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Read more about the article Hiking the Little Wild Horse Canyon and Bell Canyon Loop – Utah

Hiking the Little Wild Horse Canyon and Bell Canyon Loop – Utah

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…

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Read more about the article Escapades in Escalante, Utah: Three Incredible Day Hikes

Escapades in Escalante, Utah: Three Incredible Day Hikes

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…

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Read more about the article Within the Cracks and Crevices of Escalante: Dry Fork, Peek-A-Boo, and Spooky Slot Canyons

Within the Cracks and Crevices of Escalante: Dry Fork, Peek-A-Boo, and Spooky Slot Canyons

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.…

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Read more about the article Escalante’s Majestic Neon Canyon and Golden Cathedral

Escalante’s Majestic Neon Canyon and Golden Cathedral

Of all the hikes we have done in the U.S., the hike to the Golden Cathedral is one of the top on the list. Trust us when we say it’s…

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Read more about the article Planning a Trip to Escalante, Utah: Where to Camp and How to Prepare

Planning a Trip to Escalante, Utah: Where to Camp and How to Prepare

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…

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Read more about the article Goblin Valley State Park: A Visitor’s Guide

Goblin Valley State Park: A Visitor’s Guide

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…

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Read more about the article The Toadstools: Hiking Among Hoodoos

The Toadstools: Hiking Among Hoodoos

The Toadstools may be 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…

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Read more about the article Moonshine Arch: A Quick Desert Hike Near Vernal, Utah

Moonshine Arch: A Quick Desert Hike Near Vernal, 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,…

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