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Driving the Cathedral Valley Loop Road
Cathedral Valley Loop near Capitol Reef

Cathedral Valley Loop near Capitol Reef

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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…

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best scenic drives in Utah
5 Scenic Drives in Utah that you Have to Check Out

5 Scenic Drives in Utah that you Have to Check Out

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Utah is a stunningly beautiful state. If you have never visited, get excited for new scenery at every turn and likely the need to stop at every single overlook. As with most things in the west, Utah is best explored from the car. Want some suggestions? Look no further. Here we will cover some of the best scenic drives in Utah organized by area of the state complete with maps. Get ready for the ultimate Utah road trip itineraries. And…

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Millcreek Canyon Hikes Murdock Peak
Millcreek Canyon Hikes – Murdock Peak

Millcreek Canyon Hikes – Murdock Peak

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Millcreek Canyon is one of my favorite spots in Northern Utah for a few reasons. 1) It allows dogs so we can bring Dex. 2) It has such close proximity to Salt Lake City. Millcreek Canyon is open all year. There is a $5 fee paid upon exit of the canyon. However they have a gate about halfway up the canyon that is closed November 1 – June 30 every year. If you are looking for Millcreek Canyon hikes when…

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hiking the west rim trail in zion national park
Hiking the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park

Hiking the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park

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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…

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hiking tips for the desert
11 Tips for Hiking in the Desert

11 Tips for Hiking in the Desert

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If you have been following me for a while, you know that I am originally from North Carolina. We moved out west 4.5 years ago and it is quite the adjustment. We said goodbye to humidity and hello to elevation and very dry skin haha! If you are not originally from the west, welcome to the desert! Because this is potentially new terrain, here are some important tips for hiking in the desert: Tips for hiking in the desert Drink…

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The Jeep Fiasco of 2019

The Jeep Fiasco of 2019

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Get a Jeep they said…🤦🏼‍♀️ So many of you know we bought a Jeep about a month ago to do fun Utah things with… it’s not new, just new to us. After some debate, we settled on our first Jeep excursion to Capitol Reef. They got some rain this week in Capitol Reef but the roads were still open so we decided to take them. Definitely a mistake, but you live and you learn. Well as you probably guessed from…

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Southern utah road trip
Weekend Southern Utah Road Trip

Weekend Southern Utah Road Trip

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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…

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southern utah itinerary
3 day Southern Utah Itinerary – Zion National Park & Bryce Canyon

3 day Southern Utah Itinerary – Zion National Park & Bryce Canyon

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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,…

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Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park
Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park

Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park

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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…

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Is travel an acquired taste?

Is travel an acquired taste?

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It’s no secret to anyone who is even an acquaintance of mine that I absolutely love to travel. Maybe it’s something about how vast, uninhabited and unique the west is that just invites you to explore further. Perhaps it’s the feeling when standing under the centuries old architecture from other countries and feeling the awe of creation in a time that it wasn’t so easy. Or maybe it’s that my dad was in sales and we would always go with…

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