Monthly Archives: June 2015

Corona Arch Trail, including Bowtie Arch and Pinto Arch (Moab area, UT)

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Boasting an aperture of 140 ft. by 105 ft., Corona Arch is one of Utah’s largest—and most spectacular—natural arches. Yet its location, tucked away amidst BLM land, keeps the place relatively unspoiled, in contrast with the swarming crowds of nearby … Continue reading →

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Notom-Bullfrog Road and Burr Trail to Bullfrog Marina

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

If you’ve made it to Capitol Reef National Park in central Utah, you’ve already reached one of the American West’s most isolated destinations. Wayne County, in which much of Capitol Reef is located, has not a single stoplight, and any … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park’s “Frontcountry”

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

After spending four months as a seasonal interpretive volunteer at Capitol Reef National Park, I have completed a whopping 46 blog posts for Live and Let Hike about Capitol Reef, including 42 detailed descriptions of the park’s trails and routes. … Continue reading →

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Capitol Gorge Trail, including the Tanks (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The mostly level and shady Capitol Gorge Trail continues up the narrow canyon where the scenic Capitol Gorge Road ends. A geological cousin of nearby Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge also played a central role in the area’s human history. For … Continue reading →

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