Elberta, Utah

Summer weather is creeping in across the state of Utah which means it's time to find the nearest body of water, claim a shady spot to set up, and take it easy for a few hours. Head south for some slot canyon river exploring or north for an overnight in the Uintas to an alpine lake paradise. Fishi...

Utah is an outdoor-adventure paradise: It’s got alpine forests to deserts and dinosaurs, all inside a five-hour box (St. George to Logan: 5:11; Wendover to Moab: 4:59). With endless potential for different activities, you could spend a lifetime exploring and barely scratch the surface — and m...

There is something magical and sobering about exploring slot canyons in Southern Utah. Hiking, swimming and sometimes squeezing through high sandstone walls carved by the elements over thousands of hundreds of thousands of years (you read that right) makes you keenly aware of how powerful the nat...

Busy season? What busy season? Year-round, locals can avoid the crowds that swarm the national parks every summer and spend a few days exploring the gorgeous wilderness and solitude in what is perhaps the state's most under-the-radar gem, northern Utah. No traffic line-up at the entrance, no shut...

With five national parks and millions of acres of wilderness waiting to be explored, the toughest part about exploring Utah is deciding where to begin. Should you hike the mountains near Ogden, Salt Lake City and Park City? Or road trip south to discover some of the most rugged landscapes in Amer...

We know a little snow has never stopped you from hitting the trails and if you find yourself in Utah this winter, you are in luck! Everyone knows Utah has some of the greatest skiing and snowboarding terrain on Earth, but if you’re more of an uphill winter explorer or you just want a break from t...

With thousands of campgrounds and even more areas that allow free, dispersed camping, Utah’s camping options are endless. Whether you’re making a quick trip from Salt Lake City to camp in Albion Basin and hike up to Cecret Lake, or heading to Southern Utah to spend a night under Zion’s Watchman, ...

You know how you plan for a big trip and just hope nothing goes wrong? If you've read any of my other stories, you'll know that my trips often turn into little adventures that are pretty much damage control for what happens to us.We got none of that on this trip.Literally perfect. I created an it...

Living in the Pacific Northwest is a luxury in many ways. Ironically, most people don't think of the PNW as a leisurely place to live. But for an outdoors enthusiast such as myself, the most luxurious quality of the PNW is living within driving distance to dozens of the most beautiful places, not...

When I was 17, I took a canyoneering trip down to Southern Utah with my high school environmental science class. We spent a few days gathering and analyzing samples, camping, learning about the geology of the region, and canyoneering. The memories from that trip always stand out as a highlight of...

Utah is known for having incredible access to the outdoors. In most cities throughout the state, you can go from eating lunch downtown to setting up camp in the backcountry within an hour. Not bad, eh? A little further afield, Utah is also home to some incredible, incredibly remote areas that are...

If anything, it amplifies it. Whether you want a quick hike close to town, a dawn patrol powder session, or a weekend camping adventure in the snow, we’ve got something that will fit the bill. Take a look at our list and start making your weekend plans before the spring thaw. (Or roll the dice an...

A new year means new resolutions, goals, and ambitions. You travel junkies out there are probably planning your 2017 trips and I know how long those bucket lists can get. Let me do you a favor....if Utah is on that list, go ahead and scratch it off. Just don't even bother. Here are the top 5 reas...

Desert playground. Outdoor mecca. Disneyland for men who shave their legs and women who don’t. These are all fair titles to give to Utah's tiny town of about 5,000 and you'll understand why after spending a weekend exploring Moab's wealth of staggering beauty and endless potential for all things ...

Southern Utah is a magical place, unlike anywhere I’ve ever been before. The scenery is spectacular and ever-changing; there are tons of activities to do; there are so many wide-open spaces. It’s hard not to fall in love with it. Even better, there are so many great places to camp, even from your...

Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah Just outside of Moab, Dead Horse Point provided the backdrop of this season 1 scene with the Man in Black. Horseshoe Bend tends to get all the sunrise vista love, but I personally think Dead Horse takes the cake. Moab (and a few other filming locations) are right...