Category Archives: Off the Beaten Path

‘Beyond the Park’ Tour of Monument Valley with Goulding’s Lodge

Posted on October 22, 2020 by

For the past 7 months since COVID-19 hit Utah in March, hands down, the single most asked question I’ve recieved on our office’s visitor information line is, ‘Is Monument Valley open?’.  This is closely followed by, ‘When is Monument Valley … Continue reading →

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Big Arrowhead Arch & The Grotto- White Canyon

Posted on July 17, 2020 by

We’re used to social distancing here in San Juan County, Utah.  With an area of 7,933 sq. miles (larger than Rhode Island, Delaware, or Connecticut) San Juan County is nearly the size of the state of New Jersey!  But while … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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