Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

“Where are we supposed to go? Under these rocks?” Alex asked. To both of our sides shot up towering sandstone walls that enclosed us into a space no more than a couple feet across. Ahead of us was a pile of fallen boulders that looked impenetrable; it seemed we had hit a dead end. I fished my pho...

Bryce Canyon receives a lot less visitors than the neighboring Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks, but it is not to be missed. You'll find sandstone formations called hoodoos in just about every shape. Native Americans believe hoodoos were once people turned to stone by Coyote. While the park d...

We crossed our fingers as we rolled up to Bryce Canyon at midnight with no prior campsite reservations. Not knowing what was in store for us, the van wheels found their way quietly down the dirt road. I had a gut feeling we would see an open spot. Not only was there one open site, but nearly half...

No matter the season Bryce Canyon is a place unlike anywhere else in the world. Its unique frost-eroded hoodoos and canyons comprised of Dakota Sandstone and Tropical Shale, laid down millions of years ago in an ancient ocean, create some of the most gorgeous views on earth.Monsoon season is a pa...

In the last year and a half or so, our lifestyle as a family changed drastically, in part because of the pandemic that has affected everyone. In February 2020, we bought a house in Northern Utah. Until that point, we had been traveling full-time for over 5 years, visiting new countries, and new s...

My wife and I hiked Water Holes Canyon from east of highway 89 outside of Page, Arizona. We obtained our $12 permits from the Tribal Parks Office in a trailer next to the LeChee Chapter House as this is part of the Navajo Nation. The parking area is close to Horseshoe Bend but definitely not as c...

LOWER VS UPPER ANTELOPE CANYON There are TWO canyons called Antelope – Lower Antelope Canyon and Upper Antelope Canyon. Both are worth visiting and it’s easy to see both in just half a day or so. Lower Antelope Canyon is V-shaped (wide at the top and narrow at the bottom) and you’ll access it via...

DISPATCHES FROM THE FIELD: HORSESHOE BEND Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed spots on the Colorado River. It lies about 120 miles north of Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim and approximately 5 miles from Page, Arizona and nearby Lake Powell. It is a must see staple of the outdoor...

Outbound: Phileas, thanks for joining us today. Phileas: Happy to be here. O: You recently visited Horseshoe Bend, which has become more significantly popular in recent years, even to the point of building a visitor center and additional parking. Which influencer made you decide to go? P: Sorry, ...