Tag: desert hikes
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Exploring the National Park Sites in Utah
Explore every National Park Service site in Utah, from the world-famous red rock landscapes of the Mighty Five to ancient cultural sites, historic trails, and places that tell the story of the American West. This complete guide highlights Utah’s incredible natural beauty, history, and adventure.
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Snowy Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park {Utah}
After our drive through Zion National Park, we continued along the scenic route toward our next stop in Utah’s famous “Mighty 5” national parks. Known as the Utah “High 5,” these five parks are some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States—and Bryce Canyon National Park has always been one of my personal…
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Driving Through Zion National Park {Utah}
Just outside of St. George sits Zion National Park, Utah’s first national park and one of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest. Utah is home to five national parks—often called the “Mighty 5” or Utah’s “High 5”—and Zion is the largest of them all, covering nearly 500,000 acres of canyons, cliffs, rock formations,…
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A Weekend in St. George: Red Rocks, Desert Trails & Family Adventures {Nevada & Utah}
There are seasons where adventure comes easily and seasons where life seems determined to slow everything down a little. The last few months had felt more like the second kind for us—a series of small setbacks and unexpected bumps in the road that made travel and exploring feel farther away than usual. But little by…
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A Weekend in Phoenix: Desert Views, Ghost Towns & Cacti {Arizona}
A weekend in Phoenix turned into a surprising mix of desert beauty, outdoor adventure, and unexpected discoveries—from paddleboarding at Canyon Lake and exploring Goldfield Ghost Town to the Desert Botanical Garden and a sunset hike at Hole-in-the-Rock.
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Aruba Island Tour: Exploring the Island Beyond the Beaches
Think Aruba is only white sand beaches? Our island tour revealed towering cacti, dramatic rock formations, rugged coastlines, historic landmarks, and a completely different side of this beautiful Caribbean island.
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Visiting Garden of the Gods: The Iconic Red Rock Park {Colorado}
Discover why Garden of the Gods is one of Colorado’s most spectacular natural attractions. From towering red rock formations and fascinating history to hiking trails and practical travel tips, this guide will help you plan the perfect visit.
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Hiking Zion National Park in Winter: A Day of Red Rocks and Frozen Waterfalls
Winter gave us a quieter side of Zion National Park, with nearly empty trails, icy rock faces, breathtaking overlooks, and a waterfall partially frozen against the park’s famous red rock.
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Moments & Misadventures :: Sitting In A Hole In The Rock
One of Utah’s lesser known parks is Capitol Reef National Park. This park boasts of all the beautiful red rock of the southern part of the state but without the crowds of visitors that you often find at the other national parks. We spent the weekend at the park, hiking the different trails among the…
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Mount Arbel National Park, Mount of Be Attitudes, Capernaum, Magdala, & Sea of Galilee {Israel}
Mount Arbel National Park Today started out with the hottest, most strenuous activity of the entire trip- a hike on Mount Arbel National Park. The trail started at the top of the mountain, overlooking the Sea of Galilee, then we had to take a number of metal footholds down the cliff face of the mountain.…