Tag Archives: Newspaper Rock

Five Places to Visit Instead of Canyonlands During the Government Shutdown

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Allison

The partial government shutdown may have spoiled a few plans to visit Canyonlands National Park, but Utah’s Canyon Country has plenty of other awe-inspiring sites to make sure your trip isn’t ruined. While the gates remain open unlike during the … Continue reading →

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Arch Canyon Overlook

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Allison

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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Geocaching in San Juan County, UT!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Allison

Up until last fall, I had never gone geocaching.  I’m not sure why, it’s always seemed like something that I would really enjoy.  In fact, my husband and I actually found a cache once when we were still living in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blanding, Bluff, Bluff Fort, Dog-friendly, Geocaching, Giveaways, Monticello, Monument Valley, Off the Beaten Path, Ruins, Social Distancing-friendly, State Parks, Things to do for FREE!, Things to do with kids, Travel, Utah, Visitor Centers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Things to See & Do in San Juan County, Utah During the Government Shutdown

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Allison

Unfortunately, our National Parks and Monuments are currently closed due to the government shutdown. Our toll-free information line has been ringing off the hook for the past day and a half with calls from visitors who are about to head … Continue reading →

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The Locals Know… Tips From the People Who Live Here!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Allison

One of the best ways for visitors to see what San Juan County has to offer is to ask the people who live here!  I went out and asked a few local residents what they would recommend for visitors to … Continue reading →

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