Tag Archives: State Parks

Honaker Trail- Bears Ears National Monument

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Allison

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 →

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13 Family-Friendly Activities in Southeastern Utah

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Allison

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 →

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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 →

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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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Fall River Trips on the San Juan

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Allison

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 →

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