Tag Archives: Day Hikes

Chelser Park Backpacking- Needles District of Canyonlands National Park

Posted on April 10, 2020 by

As we’re all at home social distancing and trying to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, I felt like this would be a good time to reflect back on one of my favorite trips in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Camping, Canyonlands, Canyonlands National Park, Monticello, National Parks, National Parks & Monuments, Things to do with kids, Travel, Utah | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Blanding, Cedar Mesa, Hiking, Off the Beaten Path, Ruins, Things to do for FREE!, Things to do with kids, Tours, Tours/Guided Trips, Travel, Utah, Visitor Centers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

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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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 →

Posted in Bluff, Hiking, Off the Beaten Path, Rock Art, Ruins, Social Distancing-friendly, Things to do for FREE!, Things to do with kids, Travel, Utah | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in ATV, Blanding, Camping, Cedar Mesa, Dog-friendly, Fall, Geology, Hiking, Off the Beaten Path, Rock Art, Social Distancing-friendly, Things to do for FREE!, Travel, Utah | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments