Zion Utah April 2021 XX April 30, 2021 8.13 mi 1:11:09 hrs 75 °F We skipped driving today and set out on the Tom’s Canyon Trail in the Red Canyon area right after leaving the studio. We just wanted to stretch our legs, and this easy-to-moderate out-and-back trail was perfect for that. XX April 30, […]
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Kanab, UT, Close to Parks, Far from Everything Else Utah April – May 2021 Our Pet-Welcoming Tiny Kanab Airbnb April 24, 2021 ~ 184 mi ~ 3 hrs We arrived in downtown Kanab, UT, just over 4 pm. The Airbnb was a tiny studio with a full kitchen, a full bathroom, and a comfortable bed.
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The Rare and Rusted Coral Pink Sand-Dunes Utah May 2021 Nature’s Natural Rust We spotted a flyer in our studio advertising the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, which is the only major sand dune field on the Colorado Plateau. Since it wasn’t too far from Kanab, we decided to go see it.The Coral Pink Sand Dunes
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Our One-Day Adventure with The Spires of Bryce Canyon Utah April 2021 Bryce, A Hell of a Place to Find Hoodoos The weather app said it would be a sunny 75°F in Kanab, but we didn’t think to check the forecast for Bryce Canyon National Park. When we got to the Visitor Center, the sun
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Exploring Kanab’s Vermilion Cliffs Trails Utah April 2021 The First Easy Seven Miles April 25, 2021 7.20 mi 2:29:53 hrs 74 °F We skipped driving today and set out on the Tom’s Canyon Trail in the Red Canyon area right after leaving the studio. We just wanted to stretch our legs, and this easy-to-moderate out-and-back
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Our Welcoming Stay in Sterling Utah April 2021 Driving to Sterling, Utah April 5, 2021 ~ 400 mi ~ 5.5 hrs At 10 am, we were packed and ready to drive from Idaho to Utah to our following location, 400 miles and 5.5 hours away. Our pet, Hemmes, had already noticed the change in our
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Wandering Around in The Sterling Area Utah An Advantageous Hike in the Arapeen Tuesday, April 6, 2021 6.02 mi 2:30:16 hrs After a good night’s sleep in our new comfortable bed, we felt refreshed and ready for a short neighborhood hike. At the end of the street, we stumbled upon the Snow Canyon Trail, leading
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Dead Horse Point State Park Utah April 2021 Awe-Inspiring Vistas at Dead Horse Point Dead Horse Point is a beautiful mesa at 5,900 feet elevation. Here, you can look for miles into the canyons of Canyonlands National Park. At the edge of the mesa – we followed a scenic trail along the rim and got
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A Glimpse of Canyonlands National Park Utah April 2021 Standing on the Edge at Canyonlands’ Grand View Point After Dead Horse State Park, we visited Canyonlands National Park. The park is divided into four regions, each with its own characteristics: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the Colorado River with its tributaries.
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Historic Walks Through Mount Pleasant and Spring City Utah Pioneer Towns and the “Plat of Zion” While staying in Sterling, UT, we also visited two little rural American towns, Mount Pleasant and Spring City. Both towns have a classic square, grid street layout, which follows the “Plat of Zion” grid. This efficient design, formalized by
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