Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah

This summer, discover the thrilling whitewater, awe-inspiring scenery, secret swimming holes, and sandy beaches that the lesser-known canyons of the Green and Colorado Rivers have to offer. These are the same uncharted and unknown depths that legendary one-armed explorer John Wesley Powell first ...

Photography has always been a passion of mine, but lately, as the obsession to capture the perfect shot grows, I find my appreciation of the moment shrinking. Is perfect lighting or composition more important than connection and reflection? As a full-time adventure travel blogger, photographer/fi...

Lake Powell is one of the most stunning locations in the country and truly offers an adventure option for everyone. You can spend your days hiking, rent kayaks or paddle boards, or head out on a boat tour with one of Lake Powell Resort and Marina's expert guides. Once you wear yourself out with a...

You and your buddies want to go somewhere for a long weekend, but no one has any good ideas. Somebody suggests North Lake Powell, and you see so many options! This is both good and bad. You have a lot to choose from, but how will you select the best adventures? Since you only have 72 hours, it's ...

The Lake Powell area in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is an adventure mecca that has activities for any and all travelers. The 186-mile Lake Powell, which spans the Arizona-Utah border, is the second-largest man-made reservoir in the United States. It has approximately 2,000 miles of shor...

If you’re anything like us, you’ve got an adventure to-do list that spans months (or even years) ahead. Even though we love the snow, we also can’t help but daydream about the summer sunshine during the winter and right now, Lake Powell is high on our list for summer 2019. While the gorgeous land...

When you're not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, there's an antidote for that: a trip to Lake Powell. Less than 20 minutes from well-known Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River that is surrounded by towering red cliffs and sandstone in every col...

For anyone with a foot in the outdoor community, the announcement of the shrinking of Bears Ears National Monument by the Trump administration was an enormous defeat. The loss of more than 1.15 million acres, 85% of the monument’s area, went against both public opinion and a year-long campaign by...

In the newest development in what has been a widely publicized and highly controversial subject over the past year, President Trump has followed through on his promise to drastically reduce the amount of land protected in two of Southern Utah's national monuments with these two Presidential Procl...

I'd actually never heard of Bears Ears National Monument until a month ago when all the news were talking about this place. But I decided to go to see it in person since I don't know what the fate of this place is going to be. Hopefully it can remain as a national monument instead of another ener...

This is the story of a diverse group of people — Navajo, Olympic athletes, and dirtbags with $5 sneakers — coming together to run 250 miles across our most endangered national monuments and stand united as a voice for protecting our public lands. We'd love if you'd take a few minutes to watch “M...

After a recent trip to Bullfrog Marina on the north side of Lake Powell, I was inspired to share my tips for photographing the lake with others. The north side of the lake is much less photographed and visited than the south side due to the remoteness. This is all the more reason why North Lake P...

Lake Powell is an amazing destination for any trip. Whether you have a weekend, a single night, or even a couple of weeks, the only disappointing part about Lake Powell will be when you have to leave. With so many sights to be seen, how do you choose the best ones? Here is a list of my top three ...