After my husband and I were first married, what feels like eons ago, we jumped in the car heading to southern Utah on our first backpacking trip to Coyote Gulch just outside of Escalante. Instagram did not exist to showcase the area and blogs were a thing of the future. It was all word of […]
Utah Hikes
Arches, Dragon Bellies and Red Rock, Oh My!
Slot canyons, sand dunes and dragon bellies? This may sound like the beginning of a novel, but in reality these are a few words that describe one of our favorite Utah destinations. Kanab, Utah is close to the Arizona border only 90 minutes from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. What makes Kanab so […]
Utah, I Love All it has to Offer
When you think of Utah what comes to mind? Red rock? Beautiful canyons? Arches? The Big 5? If so, you have just scratched the surface on what Utah has to offer. Utah has a reputation for some of the most beautiful landscapes and scenery in the world. Utah also has many undiscovered gems waiting to […]
Scout Lookout – A Zion National Park Favorite Hike
We loaded our canyoneering gear in the car and hit the road with every intention of going down some beautiful canyons in southern Utah. If you know anything about canyoneering, you know that weather plays a crucial role in this sport. If there is chance of rain, it is a no go and we call […]
Thinking of Hiring a Canyoneering Guide? 3 Important Questions You Should Ask.
Canyoneering is the sport of exploring canyons using techniques such as down climbing, rappelling, swimming, scrambling and hiking. Canyons can be non-technical and require only that the participant walk, or they can be technical meaning they require ropes and hardware to get down. We recently returned from a family trip to southern Utah where we […]
Ferguson Canyon Hike
If you have ever thought you might enjoy a nice hike up Ferguson Canyon, let me share a couple of things with you. This is not an attempt to scare you off, but you may want to read this first. Please note that there is no street parking allowed at the trailhead. There are several […]
Morning Hike up Bells Canyon to Lower Falls
If there is one positive to COVID19 it is that we have gotten out hiking more than ever and I love it. My goal is to find new hikes in our area, expand my horizons and share our finds with you. If I could be any animal, I would be a mountain goat. Sure footed, able […]