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Capitol Gorge - Fun Drive to a Fun, Easy Hike

Nov 13, 20222 min read

Capitol Gorge - Fun Drive to a Fun, Easy Hike

Capitol Gorge is an iconic 2.3 mile scenic drive, with a short hike at the end that has some great views of the Capitol rock formations

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Capture That Iconic Photo of "the Reef" at Sunset Point

Dustin Cook

Nov 6, 20222 min read

Capture That Iconic Photo of "the Reef" at Sunset Point

Sunset Point is an easy, short hike to get some great photos of the "reefs" of Capitol Reef while they are illuminated by the setting sun.

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Explore Silver Lake in American Fork Canyon

Dustin Cook

Nov 2, 20223 min read

Explore Silver Lake in American Fork Canyon

Whether you like to hike, backpack, camp, fish, trail run or back country ski, Silver Lake in American Fork Canyon is definitely worth...

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Time for only 1 hike in Capitol Reef? - Hike Cohab Canyon!

Dustin Cook

May 4, 20224 min read

Time for only 1 hike in Capitol Reef? - Hike Cohab Canyon!

The Cohab Canyon Trail is one of the best, easy hikes in Capitol Reef National Park and has something for everyone

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How to get to the Temple in Capitol Reef

Dustin Cook

Apr 25, 20223 min read

How to get to the Temple in Capitol Reef

Recommended route and info for getting to the Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Moon and Glass Mountain in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah

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Stewart Falls Hike - A Utah County Favorite

Dustin Cook

Sep 16, 20212 min read

Stewart Falls Hike - A Utah County Favorite

Named after the Stewart family that homesteaded in the area, Stewart falls is a majestic 200+ foot waterfall located just above Sundance...

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The 15 Viewpoints of Bryce Canyon - A Travel Guide

Dustin Cook

Jun 30, 20217 min read

The 15 Viewpoints of Bryce Canyon - A Travel Guide

Bryce Canyon has 15 different viewpoints, this guide will help you plan your trip and select the viewpoints right for you and your group

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See the River from the Rim at Toroweap Overlook

Dustin Cook

Jun 17, 20214 min read

See the River from the Rim at Toroweap Overlook

The Toroweap Overlook is one of the few places you can see the Colorado River from the rim of the Grand Canyon

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The Coolest Hike in Bryce Canyon - Literally!

Dustin Cook

Jun 9, 20213 min read

The Coolest Hike in Bryce Canyon - Literally!

Mossy Cave trail in Bryce Canyon with its cool stream and shade provides a break from the sweltering summer days in Bryce Canyon, Utah

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Hiking the Willis Creek Narrows - Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument

Dustin Cook

May 27, 20214 min read

Hiking the Willis Creek Narrows - Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument

The Willis Creek Narrows hike is a relatively short and easy hike through some beautiful narrows in Grand Staircase-Escalante, Utah

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The Best of Bryce Canyon's Amphitheater - Navajo Loop to Queens Garden

Dustin Cook

May 19, 20214 min read

The Best of Bryce Canyon's Amphitheater - Navajo Loop to Queens Garden

There isn't any other place on earth quite like it, and from pretty much any viewpoint, the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater is awe inspiring. ...

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Monument Valley - Almost Utah And Worth Crossing the Border

Dustin Cook

May 7, 20213 min read

Monument Valley - Almost Utah And Worth Crossing the Border

I know what you are thinking, why am I featuring Oljato-Monument Valley in a Utah outdoor blog if it's in Arizona? In my defense,...

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2 Trails, 1 Destination - Dog Lake between Big Cottonwood and Millcreek Canyon

Dustin Cook

Apr 24, 20213 min read

2 Trails, 1 Destination - Dog Lake between Big Cottonwood and Millcreek Canyon

At just over 8,700 feet, Dog Lake is located between Big Cottonwood and Millcreek Canyon near Salt Lake City Utah. While it is no where...

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9 Fun Family Activities For Your Trip to Zion National Park

Dustin Cook

Mar 23, 20216 min read

9 Fun Family Activities For Your Trip to Zion National Park

If you are a planning a trip to Zion National Park, it can be overwhelming to try and see everything the park has to offer - especially...

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Top 10 Things to See at Capitol Reef National Park

Dustin Cook

Feb 20, 20217 min read

Top 10 Things to See at Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park is the least visited of the "Mighty 5" National Parks in Utah. In fact, I still run into many Utahns who have...

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Needles You Won't Want to Stay Away From - Canyonlands, The Needles District

Dustin Cook

Feb 9, 20214 min read

Needles You Won't Want to Stay Away From - Canyonlands, The Needles District

There are three separate districts to Canyonlands National Park. The busiest and most well known District of Canyonlands is Island in...

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Only 1 day in Arches National Park? - What to See

Dustin Cook

Feb 3, 20215 min read

Only 1 day in Arches National Park? - What to See

Arches National Park is one of Utah's most iconic places, so much so that it's featured on the state's license plate. I've been to the...

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Hiking the West Rim Trail - Zion National Park

Dustin Cook

Jan 11, 20213 min read

Hiking the West Rim Trail - Zion National Park

Get away from the crowds and hike one of the iconic trails in Zion National Park, Utah

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Zion Canyon Overlook Trail - A Must Hike in Zion

Dustin Cook

Dec 8, 20203 min read

Zion Canyon Overlook Trail - A Must Hike in Zion

The Zion Canyon Overlook trail in Zion National Park is an easy hike with a huge payoff at the end. The hike is just a little more than...

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Don't Put This Lower On The List - Lower Calf Creek Falls is one of Southern Utah's Top Hikes

Dustin Cook

Nov 14, 20203 min read

Don't Put This Lower On The List - Lower Calf Creek Falls is one of Southern Utah's Top Hikes

If you are looking for a beautiful hike that has a little bit of everything, look no further. Lower Calf Creek Falls is just over 6...

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