So you’re contemplating hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park?? This is one of the coolest and most unique hikes in the United States. And this hike is a great alternative if you did not score an Angels Landing permit. After hiking the Narrows three times from the bottom during various seasons, I wanted to give you all of the details to help you prepare for one of the most exciting hiking experiences in Utah (and maybe in the US!)…
If you are looking for unique and remote accomodations for your trip to explore the greater Zion area, consider glamping near Zion National Park. Let’s start with the basics. If you are unfamiliar, Webster defines glamping as “a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping”. Glamping is the perfect choice for someone who would like hotel amenities while still getting that remote feeling. It’s also a great choice for someone working remotely…
As one of the Utah Mighty 5 National Parks, Canyonlands is often overshadowed by nearby Arches National Park. Canyonlands National Park has three distinct sections: Island in the Sky, The Needles and The Maze. The most popular section to visit is Island in the Sky as it is closest to Moab, Utah. The White Rim Trail (also called White Rim Road) is a beautiful off-roading drive (or bike) within the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands. We were able…
We were lucky enough to do the Cathedral Valley Loop near Capitol Reef National Park again this past weekend. This trip we used a Toyota 4Runner rented from Utah Wanderlust Rentals in Salt Lake City. The 4Runner was equipped with a rooftop tent which made for the ultimate car camping/van life experience. If you are visiting from out of town, or you’re a local without an off-road capable vehicle, definitely check out this set up as the Cathedral Valley Loop…
With only a little more than a year remaining in Utah, we are starting to get even more serious about checking off some of our Utah bucket list items. One of these was hiking the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park. To be honest this was one of those trails that I had not even heard of until our trip to Southern Utah in Fall 2019 where we hiked the Subway as it is not one of the more…
To be totally honest, I had no idea how amazing Utah was until I moved here. So I can understand if you only have a few days to visit, but I promise you, you will want to come back! In order to plan your Southern Utah road trip, you will first need to decide if you want to see more from the car or if you want to get out and hike. Obviously if you are (mostly) staying in your…
To be totally honest, I had no idea how amazing Utah was until I moved here. So I can understand if you only have a few days to visit, but I promise you, you will want to come back! In order to plan your Southern Utah itinerary, you will first need to decide if you want to see more from the car or if you want to get out and hike. Obviously if you are (mostly) staying in your car,…
If you are headed to Zion National Park and planning to hike, you may have heard of Angels Landings or the Narrows. While both are excellent hike choices, neither are as amazing as the Subway. Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park requires a permit but it is worth the hassle. Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park There are two ways to explore The Subway (the Left Fork of North Creek). Permits are required regardless of the direction of…