Category Archives: Hiking

Target Ruin & Ballroom Cave

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

We always have a week or so of awesome weather in the beginning of March, and this year we were lucky to have just over two straight weeks of warm, sunny days!  On the first weekend of our stretch of … Continue reading →

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Arch Canyon Overlook & Cave Tower Ruins Tour with Four Corners Adventures

Posted on November 21, 2016 by

It’s been over a year now since I first contacted Four Corners Adventures in Blanding, asking about the possibility of doing a mini familiarization tour out on Cedar Mesa for our Monticello, Blanding, and Bluff Fort visitor center staff.  We … Continue reading →

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Slickrock Hiking Trail- Needles District of Canyonlands National Park

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

Working for San Juan County Visitor Services and answering the calls that come in on our toll free information line, a question that I’m often asked is, ‘When is the best time to visit?’.  This is such a no brainer- … Continue reading →

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101 Ways to Experience San Juan County

Posted on July 14, 2016 by

The new ‘101 Ways to Experience San Juan County‘ guide is now available!  It’s actually been out for just over a month now, and we’re almost halfway through the time period for submitting photos for the competition.  Back again this … Continue reading →

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Monarch Cave- Comb Ridge

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

Our mid-February through early March weather was AMAZING this year- perfect for getting out and doing some pre-spring hikes.  We were in high ‘show season’ in our office (Jan-March every year when we attend Travel, Sportsman’s, Adventure & Gear shows … Continue reading →

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Arch Canyon Overlook

Posted on February 22, 2016 by

Every year about mid to late February when the temperatures creep up to the 40s and sometimes even 50s, I start to get the itch to get out and explore this beautiful area we live in!  Two weekends ago it … Continue reading →

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Cave Towers- Mule Canyon

Posted on September 14, 2015 by

In the past few years House on Fire Ruin in Mule Canyon has become a very popular destination for hikers and photographers, but I think few who visit are aware of the nearby Cave Towers Ruins located across the highway … Continue reading →

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