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Rings Loop Trail (Mojave National Preserve, CA)

Posted on May 16, 2020 by

The Rings Loop Trail at Mojave National Preserve’s Hole-in-the-Wall area meanders through Banshee Canyon, a wild, narrow notch named by early settlers for its howling desert winds. Though only 1.4 miles, this brief circuit packs a punch, passing through desert … Continue reading →

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Utah Highway 279 from Moab

Posted on July 1, 2015 by

Moab, Utah—the now iconic hangout for hikers, bikers, climbers, and alas, jeep enthusiasts—is situated amid a sea of slickrock and flanked by the Colorado River, the blissful sculptor of many of the American Southwest’s grandest canyons. While millions flock to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 14, 2015 by

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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Secrets of Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on May 30, 2015 by

In many ways, Capitol Reef National Park is Utah’s best-kept secret. Despite its central location—roughly halfway between tourist behemoths Arches National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park—Capitol Reef packs as great as a punch as its more popular neighbors with … Continue reading →

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Utah Highway 211 to Canyonlands National Park’s Needles District

Posted on April 22, 2015 by

Canyonlands National Park’s Needles District comprises more than a hundred square miles of spindly spires, dizzying canyons, and colossal views. It also boasts some of Utah’s best hiking and backpacking opportunities, including the Chesler Park Trail, the Big Spring – … Continue reading →

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Natural Bridges Loop Trail, including Mesa Trail (Natural Bridges National Monument, UT)

Posted on January 9, 2015 by

The principal wonder of Natural Bridges National Monument in southeast Utah is this: nowhere else in North America—perhaps the world—can you see three of Earth’s largest natural bridges in one day’s hike. Yes, that’s natural bridges, not arches, mind you—the … Continue reading →

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Petroglyphs Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on December 10, 2014 by

In a move partially influenced by a thirst for additional fodder for this blog, I just started a temporary gig as a seasonal interpretive volunteer at Capitol Reef National Park in central Utah. Often overshadowed by nearby national park behemoths like … Continue reading →

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