Zion is one of the most popular National Parks in the United States. This popularity can lead to it becoming extremely crowded and can cause visitors to spend upwards of an hour in line just waiting to get on a…
Walking to Weeping Rock at Zion National Park
Near the north end of the Zion Scenic drive is an alcove of rock that is perpetually crying. The walk to Weeping Rock is one of the shortest trails in Zion National Park. For a short train though it does…
Hiking the Grotto Trail at Zion National Park
The Grotto trail is an overlooked path in Zion National Park. But it is quite short and a good family hike, especially for those with young children. It is a very easy hike with little elevation gain and it begins…
Hiking the Emerald Pools at Zion National Park
The hikes at Zion National Park run the gamut from the simple and flat River Walk to the harrowing journey to Angel’s Landing. The Emerald Pools are a series of three pools that fall somewhere in the middle. Depending on…
Family Friendly Narrows at Zion National Park
The Narrows is one of the most iconic places in Zion National Park. But not everyone is able to hike it. It is a serious hike that you need to be really prepared for. But, did you know that you…
One Day Capitol Reef National Park Travel Guide
Capitol Reef is one of Utah’s Big Five National Parks, but it is probably the least crowded. While Zion and Arches and even Bryce Canyon can be quite popular, Capitol Reef can still give you spectacular views with not nearly…
Goosenecks and Sunset Point Hikes at Capitol Reef National Park
When you first enter Capitol Reef National Park (coming from Torrey, Utah) there are two quick hikes you can do from one trailhead not far from the entrance. These hikes are Goosenecks and Sunset Point. How to Get to Goosenecks…
Family Friendly Sulfur Creek Hike in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef is a land of many wonders. We have already looked at hikes that wind through a gorge and lead to a natural bridge. But our very favorite hike in Capitol Reef leads to beautiful little waterfall. This is…
Hiking to the Hickman Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park has a wide variety of difficulty in it hikes. We tend to stick to pretty easy hikes because we are doing them with a baby and Meagan isn’t a big fan of elevation gain. The Hickman…
Hiking Capitol Gorge in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef may be the forgotten National Park of Utah because it is out of the way and by itself, but it is still full impressive sites and hidden history. One such place in the Capitol Gorge hike. A mostly…