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River House is one of the many archaeological sites located along the San Juan River in Southeastern Utah. Visit our website for a full list of local guides who are ready to help you explore Utah's Canyon Country! Link in profile.Take the guesswork out of traveling in Southeastern Utah with your four-legged companion, and check out our Dog-Friendly guide! Find dog-friendly parks, hikes, hotels, restaurants with outdoor seating where dogs are welcome, and much more. Link in profile. http://tiny.cc/vm34vzThe countdown is on! Only 8 weeks to go until the spring Mitten Shadow is visible in Monument Valley!Looking for some Spring Break Inspiration? Check out our Family Friendly Guide for parks, monuments, museums, and other places in Southeastern Utah that the whole family will enjoy! Link in profile. http://tiny.cc/3cy3vzRecently Tweeted
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Tag Archives: State Parks
Honaker Trail- Bears Ears National Monument
Almost exactly 11 years ago my husband and I started hiking the Honaker Trail. I say, ‘started’ because I was pregnant at the time and just didn’t have the energy to complete the full 5 mile round trip hike, which … Continue reading
Posted in Bears Ears National Monument, Dog-friendly, Geology, Hiking, History, Mexican Hat, National Monuments, National Parks & Monuments, Off the Beaten Path, San Juan River, Social Distancing-friendly, State Parks, Things to do for FREE!, Things to do with kids, Travel, Utah
Tagged Bears Ears National Monument, Dog-friendly, Goosenecks State Park, Hiking, History, Mexican Hat, Off the Beaten Path, San Juan River, State Parks, Things to do for FREE!, Things to do with kids, Travel, Utah
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13 Family-Friendly Activities in Southeastern Utah
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 complete … 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 Blanding, Bluff, Bluff Fort, Canyonlands National Park, Edge of the Cedars, Goosenecks State Park, Monticello, Monument Valley, National Monuments, National Parks, Needles District, Off the Beaten Path, San Juan River, State Parks, Things to do for FREE!, Things to do with kids, Tours, Travel, Utah
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Geocaching in San Juan County, UT!
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 Blanding, Bluff, Bluff Fort, Cedar Mesa, Dog-friendly, Geocaching, Giveaways, Goosenecks State Park, Hwy 211, Hwy 95, Indian Creek, Monticello, Monument Valley, Newspaper Rock, Off the Beaten Path, Rock Art, Ruins, Social Distancing-friendly, State Parks, Things to do for FREE!, Things to do with kids, Travel, Utah, Visitor Centers
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Things to See & Do in San Juan County, Utah During the Government Shutdown
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
Posted in Dog-friendly, Off the Beaten Path, Travel
Tagged Blanding, Bluff, Bluff Fort, Cedar Mesa, Day Hikes, Dog-friendly, Edge of the Cedars, Galleries, Goosenecks State Park, Hiking, Hwy 211, Hwy 95, Indian Creek, Monticello, Monument Valley, Newspaper Rock, Off the Beaten Path, Rock Art, Ruins, San Juan River, Scenic Drives, State Parks, Things to do for FREE!, Things to do with kids, Tours, Travel, Utah
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Fall River Trips on the San Juan
At the beginning of August I posted a blog entry on my trip down the San Juan River with Wild Rivers Expeditions. I mentioned that although that was my first trip down the river with a guide, I’d been down … Continue reading