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Colorado Highway 82 and Independence Pass
The 58-mile drive between Leadville and Aspen, Colorado is one of the finest scenic byways in the state. Highlights include the rushing waters of the Roaring Fork River, a stop at the mysterious Grottos, and stunning panoramas from Independence Pass, … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, San Isabel National Forest, Scenic Byways, White River National Forest
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Interstate 70 through eastern Utah
Interstate 70, a principal artery for long-distance travelers across the United States, covers 2,153 and crosses nine state lines between Utah and Baltimore, Maryland—and most of the route, admittedly, is less than scintillating. After all, America’s mega-highways were built primarily … Continue reading
Posted in Scenic Byways, Utah
Tagged canyon, Devil's Canyon, Ghost Rock, I-70, Interstate 70, San Rafael Reef, San Rafael Swell, scenic byway, Sinbad Country, Spotted Wolf Canyon, Utah
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Island in the Sky District, Canyonlands National Park (photo collection)
Less than an hour’s drive from Moab, Utah, the Island in the Sky District is the most frequented of Canyonlands National Park’s four sections. What squiggly canyons and spindly knobs are to the nearby Needles District, sweeping overlooks are to … Continue reading
Posted in Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Tagged Aztec Butte, Canyonlands, granary, Grand View Point, Green River Overlook, Highway 313, Island in the Sky, Island in the Sky photos, Merrimack Butte, Monitor Butte, Monument Basin, scenic byway, Shafer Canyon Overlook, Trail Canyon, Utah
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Utah Highway 279 from Moab
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
Posted in Moab area, Scenic Byways, Utah
Tagged arch, Colorado River, Corona Arch, Highway 279, Jug Handle Arch, Long Canyon, Moab, petroglyphs, Potash Road, scenic byway, Utah
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Notom-Bullfrog Road and Burr Trail to Bullfrog Marina
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
Posted in Capitol Reef National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Scenic Byways, Utah
Tagged Bullfrog, Bullfrog Creek Canyon, Bullfrog Creek crossing, Bullfrog Marina, Burr Trail, Capitol Reef, Clay Canyon, Glen Canyon, Henry Mountains, Little Rockies, Notom-Bullfrog, scenic byway, Utah, Waterpocket Fold
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Cathedral Valley Loop Drive (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)
Capitol Reef National Park—a long, skinny unit comprising 378 square miles in the heart of Utah’s canyon country—can be divided conceptually into three separate districts, each with a unique flavor. Around 95 percent of visitors flock to the central Fremont … Continue reading
Posted in Capitol Reef National Park, Scenic Byways, Utah
Tagged bentonite clay, Bentonite Hills, Capitol Reef, Cathedral Road, Cathedral Valley, Cathedral Valley loop, Entrada sandstone, Fremont River, Glass Mountain, Gypsum Sinkhole, Hartnet Road, Lower Cathedral Valley, Middle Desert, Morrison formation, River Ford, scenic byway, Temple of the Moon, Temple of the Sun, Upper Cathedral Valley, Utah, volcanic dike
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Utah Highway 211 to Canyonlands National Park’s Needles District
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
