Utah has been one of our favorite places to travel. Full of exotic, colorful rock formations, vast canyons, stunning views, friendly people and alpine forests, we have found a little bit of everything we love in this state.
Bear Lake, UT – The Caribbean of the Rockies
Mid-July, 2012 - Bear Lake, Utah, is rightfully known as The Caribbean of the Rockies!
Bryce Canyon, UT – Fairyland of Pink Turrets
July-August, 2008 - Bryce Canyon is a fairyland of pink, orange and red rock spires and spikes and is one of the true gems of the National Park system.
Capitol Reef, UT – Dramatic Views & History
June, 2012 - Capitol Reef Nat'l Park captivated us with dramatic vistas at Sunset Point and Capitol Gorge as well as its unique Mormon pioneer history...
Cedar Breaks, UT – Better Than Bryce?
August, 2011 - Even though Cedar Breaks Nat'l Monument is less visited than neighboring Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon, it may be more stunning...
Dinosaur National Monument, UT – Far more than just fossilized dinosaur bones!
September, 2012 - Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado is home to outstanding Fremont petroglyphs, intriguing historic homesteads & great views.
Dixie National Forest, UT – Caves and Hikes
August, 2011 - We found Dixie Nat'l Forest has great caving at the Mammoth, Bowers and Ice Caves and pretty hikes on Bristlecone Pine and Cascade Falls Trails...
Fish Lake, UT – Wildlife and Aspen Groves
June, 2012 - Koosharem Reservoir & Fish Lake are rich with shore-side wildlife while the little town of Koosharem's old mercantile has country charm...
Flaming Gorge, UT – Brilliant Hues
September, 2007 - Visiting Flaming Gorge National Park, we found bright red rock hues juxtaposed against the turquoise-green water of the Green River...
Flaming Gorge, UT – Fiery canyons, a cool river, and nearly tame bighorn sheep
September, 2012 - Flaming Gorge, Utah, treated us to majestic canyon views sweeping down to the river & bighorn sheep at the campground.
Goblin Valley, UT – Where the Ghosts Are
October 2007 - We found Goblin Valley, Utah, to be an exotic, evocative landscape filled with red rock creatures and a brilliant night sky full of stars...
Kanab & Alton, UT – Whoa!!!
Late summer, 2008 - We were charmed by southern Utah, especially the tiny hamlet of Alton, pop 134, where the stop signs all say "Whoa."
Logan Pass, Bear Lake, Mt. Nephi, & Cedar City, UT
September, 2009 - Logan Pass rewarded us with gorgeous views of Bear Lake, and at Nephi we marveled at rock formations stolen from Bryce Canyon...
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, UT – Fishing and Fun!
June, 2012 - We drove the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (Utah Route 150) past mountain forests and alpine lakes, and enjoyed the Sunday crowd at Mirror Lake.
Natural Bridges, UT – Vertical Hiking!
June, 2012 - Natural Bridges National Monument has three unique and beautiful natural rock bridges. but the hikes to see them are nearly vertical!
Parowan UT – Vermillion Castle and County Fair
Labor Day weekend, 2008 - Parowan, Utah is home to the "Vermillion Castle," a beautiful red rock formation, and hosts the wonderful Iron County Fair each Labor Day...
Provo Canyon & Alpine Loop Scenic Byways, UT
June, 2012 - Utah's scenic byways are the best, and both Provo Canyon and Alpine Loop Scenic Byways gave us beautiful views and waterfalls...
Red Canyon, UT – An Overlooked Treasure
Late August, 2011 - Red Canyon is often missed because it is on the way to more famous Bryce Canyon. But we found the gorgeous hikes and views well worthy of a stop...
San Rafael Swell, UT – Pictographs & Dinosaur Prints
September, 2007 - The San Rafael Swell's red rocks have all kinds of petroglyphs and pictographs and we even found a fossilized dinosaur footprint...
Utah Animal Sanctuaries – Best Friends & Southwest Wildlife
The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Southwest Wildlife Foundation are special Utah animal sanctuaries dedicated to domestic and wild animals...
Vernal, UT – Colorful Gateway to Dinosaur National Monument
September, 2012 - Vernal, Utah, is an inviting town that has a dinosaur on every street corner, setting the stage for nearby Dinosaur National Monument.
Zion NP, Kodachrome Basin & Snow Canyon, UT – Great Red Rocks!
October 2007 - In Kodachrome Basin and Zion National Park the redrock cliffs awed us, and we hiked and rode our bikes in Snow Canyon...