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Box Canyon Trail (Dinosaur National Monument, UT)

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Two short and easy hikes take off from the parking area at the end of Cub Creek Road (Josie Morris Cabin) in the Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument. The longer—and arguably better—is the Hog Canyon Trail. But there is … Continue reading →

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Box Canyon Springs (Thousand Springs State Park, ID)

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

When approaching one of the many canyons of southwest Idaho, it is easy to have doubts: can such a feature even be possible amid all these flat plains? The crop fields of the Snake River Basin could pass, after all, … Continue reading →

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High Bridge Trail (Box Canyon Park, CO)

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

The High Bridge Trail is a more strenuous alternative to the lower Box Canyon Falls Trail, climbing 200 feet to a suspension bridge that spans Box Canyon and offers views northeast to Ouray, Colorado. On sunny summer days and weekends, … Continue reading →

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Box Canyon Falls Trail (Box Canyon Park, CO)

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Billed as “Ouray’s slot canyon,” Box Canyon Waterfall and Park is one of the most popular destinations in the area. Situated just outside southwest Colorado’s “Switzerland of America,” Box Canyon Falls is concealed in a dark, narrow gorge accessed only … Continue reading →

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Ouray Perimeter Trail (Uncompahgre National Forest, CO)

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Ouray Perimeter Trail, as the name suggests, forms a circuit around the picturesque town of Ouray in southwest Colorado. Far from being an easy city walk, however, this rugged track traverses high ledges, crosses deep canyons, and passes waterfalls … Continue reading →

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Angel’s Palace Trail (Kodachrome Basin State Park, UT)

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Like many places in Utah, the ragged badlands and towering spires of Kodachrome Basin State Park are best viewed and photographed in the late afternoon. At Kodachrome, the perfect spot to watch the evening sun wane over the basin (especially … Continue reading →

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Grand Parade Trail (Kodachrome Basin State Park, UT)

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Kodachrome Basin State Park’s Grand Parade Trail is a short, pleasant loop along a wide, sandy trail with minimal elevation gain—making this hike good for families with children. The distinctive geological feature of Kodachrome Basin is the park’s collection of … Continue reading →

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