Category Archives: Off the Beaten Path

Indian Creek Falls

Posted on April 26, 2019 by

Water in the desert is a beautiful thing.  Growing up in Oregon and on the coast in Southeast Alaska, I never realized how much I took water for granted until I moved to the desert.  In Oregon we call rain, … Continue reading →

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13 Family-Friendly Activities in Southeastern Utah

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

Planning to visit Utah’s Canyon Country with your family this fall and looking for things to do?  This list of family-friendly activities is for you! 1. Go Back in Time at the Bluff Fort   No trip to Bluff is … Continue reading →

Posted in Blanding, Bluff, Bluff Fort, Canyonlands, Canyonlands National Park, Edge of the Cedars, Hiking, Monticello, Monument Valley, Museums, National Monuments, National Parks, National Parks & Monuments, Navajo Tribal Parks, Off the Beaten Path, San Juan River, Things to do for FREE!, Things to do with kids, Tours, Tours/Guided Trips, Travel, Utah | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2016 San Juan ATV Safari- Elk Ridge Trail Ride

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

After the designation of Bears Ears National Monument in the end of December, our office was hit pretty hard with calls, many from ATVers, asking about the status of the ATV trails in our county.  Many people seemed to assume … Continue reading →

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Back Room Tour at Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

A few weeks ago I got to go on one of the coolest tours ever- a back room tour of Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum!  If you follow my blog, you’ll remember the trip out to Arch Canyon … 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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