Tag Archives: Travel

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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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 →

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Overnight Hogan Stay & Tour with Simpson’s Trailhandler Tours

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

I took my first guided tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park almost 8 years ago, and like nearly everyone else who visits, I completely fell in love with the landscape of the area.  That first tour opened my eyes to … Continue reading →

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Biannual Monument Valley Mitten Shadow Event

Posted on March 21, 2019 by

In the past several years it seems that popularity and awareness of the biannual Monument Valley Mitten Shadow event has been steadily increasing.  I can’t remember when I first heard of it, but I’m a little embarrassed to admit that … Continue reading →

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2017 Bluff Solstice Celebration- Dancing Bears Sculpture

Posted on December 28, 2017 by

After missing the past two Solstice Celebrations in Bluff, my husband, 5 yr-old son, and I braved the 17 degree weather and several inches of fresh snow in Monticello, and made our way down to Bluff for one of the … Continue reading →

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