Off and on rain finally turned more off than on so we cust our Many Pools Trail hike short. While it lasted it was very pretty. Many Pools Trail is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Springdale, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and...
On this chilly December morning the waterfalls were less than spectacular but it was nice to have little traffic and the hike was good fun. Emerald Pools is a Zion classic hike. The hike is a collection of short trails that meander past a small, lushly-vegetated...
On the Colorado River just south of Lake Havasu lies the 20-mile-long Parker Strip, also known as Lake Moovalaya. There are numerous public ramps on the Arizona side, and campgrounds and hotels on both sides of the river, California to the west, Arizona to the east....
Normally very heavily trafficked we were lucky to have the trail to ourselves this chilly December 2021 morning. Named after the Paiute word for "bubbling water," the Pa'rus Trail is one of the most accessible trails along the Virgin River in Zion National Park. A...
A chilly December morning in 2021 along the pristine Virgin River near Springdale, Utah. The Virgin River is a tributary of the Colorado River in the U.S. states of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. The river is about 162 miles long. It was designated Utah's first wild and...
Kolob Terrace Road, is the least traveled of the main roads through Zion National Park, and provides an easy way to quickly reach the wilderness and escape the crowds that can affect the more well known areas. It offers great views of distant cliffs and valleys,...
December 10, 2021 we planned to hike the Ramparts Overlook trail in Cedar Breaks. It was a cold overcast morning. Climbing up the mountain we entered the cloud layer and found it snowing lightly. When we arrived at the trailhead we were disappointed to find the...
Trailhead Location: Taylor Creek Trailhead on the Kolob Canyons RoadDistance (roundtrip): 5.0 miles / 8.0 kmElevation Change: 450 feet / 137 mEstimated Hiking Time: 3-4 hours roundtrip The Taylor Creek Trail leads hikers deep into a narrow box canyon toward the Double...
The Kolob Canyons district of Zion National Park is located at Exit 40 on Interstate 15, 40 miles north of Zion Canyon and 17 miles south of Cedar City. A five-mile scenic drive along the Kolob Canyons Road allows visitors to view the crimson canyons and gain access...
Toquerville is a city in east–central Washington County, Utah. Toquerville was named after an early Paiute chief. The population has grown from only 19 families in the late 1800s. Toquerville's proximity to Zion National Park has created a healthy tourism economy...