While Capitol Reef National Park may not be as well known as Utah’s other national parks, it is just as breathtaking. The park’s main attraction is the nearly 100-mile-long Waterpocket Fold, a buckling of the Earth’s surface. Capitol Reef is home to plenty of hiking trails and backcountry routes; just remember, backcountry routes here are […]
You may immediately think of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when you think of Salt Lake City, but you would be remiss if you limited yourself to Temple Square. Utah’s capital city is also home to interesting museums (the Natural History Museum of Utah is a popular option), multiple professional sports teams […]
Moab sits conveniently between Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, making it a great home base for travelers looking to visit both parks. Vacationers will find plenty to do in and around town, too, including outdoor activities like biking, hiking, off-roading and whitewater rafting. For a bird’s-eye view of Moab’s stunning red rock formations, […]
With an array of jaw-dropping red rock formations, including 2,000-plus natural arches (the most you’ll find in any area on Earth), Arches National Park delights more than 1.5 million visitors each year. Some of the park’s most popular rock formations include Landscape Arch (the longest arch in North America), the Windows Section (one of the […]
More and more people are discovering the beauty of Zion National Park. Utah’s first national park features more than 90 miles of backpacking and hiking trails, including The Narrows, a one-of-a-kind slot canyon that takes travelers through the slimmest section of the park. There are also easier paths like Canyon Overlook Trail and Pa’rus Trail, […]
Utah (/ˈjuːtɑː/ YOO-tah, /ˈjuːtɔː/ ⓘ YOO-taw) is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered to its east by Colorado, to its northeast by Wyoming, to its north by Idaho, to its south by Arizona, and to its west by Nevada. Utah also touches a corner of […]
