Road trips. National parks

15K views · 1.5K reactions | ✨ You’ve just arrived in Kanab, Utah, an outdoor lover’s paradise in Southern Utah. What adventure do you choose first? 1. Sandboarding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is SO fun. $15 vehicle entry and $25 board rentals — or take your own. 2. Some of the best Cuban Cuisine I’ve EVER had. The Cubano is AMAZING, as well as the brisket tacos — not to mention the best fries I’ve ever had. 3. If slot canyons are your jam, you’ll have multiple options! Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch can’t be beat ($6 per person), or try one of the lesser known canyons that are free — Red Canyon (4x4 required and DEEP sand driving experience is a necessity) or Red Hollow Canyon. 4. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary and home to 1,600 adoptable cats, dogs, pigs, horses, parrots, bunnies, and more. We stopped for a free tour and played with the kitties. 5. The Sand Caves are a classic stop and only 1.2 miles RT. Please don’t add to the graffiti within the caves. 6. A stop at Brown Box Kanab is a MUST. I suggest the Kanookie —Your choice of cookie dough, slightly underbaked to gooey perfection in a 6’” skillet topped with ice cream and sauce. This holiday season, I recommend a molasses cookie with eggnog ice cream topped with hot caramel. Holy drool, it’s amazing. 7. Take a walk through Belly of the Dragon. I think social media has hyped this place WAY up — it’s a cool walk through a man-made tunnel, but nothing to drive out of the way for. 8. Can you go to Kanab and not try for a Wave Permit? Every time I go, I can’t help but apply and make daily donation to the BLM. Recreation.gov for more info. 9. Hoodoos and Toadstools are otherworldly and there are so many in this area — two trails I recommend are The Toadstools (1.8 miles RT) and Wahweap Hoodoos (10.5 miles RT) 10. Kanab is located in very close proximity to two National Parks — Bryce (1.5 hours) and Zion (45 minutes) so you’ll never run out of adventures! Hello! I'm Mallory, a Southwest local sharing experiences from Western Colorado to Southern Utah. Ready to explore? Join me in discovering hidden gems and the best the Southwest offers through my Utah adventure guide and map! | Mallory || Southwest Adventures: Hiking, Exploring, & Educating

37K views · 5.7K reactions | Waterfall Information ⤵️ 📌 Tips for Responsible Recreation: 🌎 Leave it better than you found it. 🥾 Stay on the trail. ⛺️ Camp on durable surfaces. 🐻 Respect wildlife & keep your distance. 🚮 Pack out your trash & any trash you find. 😀 Be respectful to others. ⚠️ Follow local rules & regulations. 🎒 Bring the proper gear & stay safe. ⛈️ Always check current local weather. 📌 Save this post: 📍 Silverton, CO. DM for location info. 🗓️ Date Visited: 7/8/2024 🚗 Dirt road to trailhead, 4x4 high clearance not required. 🅿️ Relatively small parking lots. 🥾 ~0.6 miles RT, 60’ of elevation. 💧 Possible small water crossing. ⚠️ Steep, unmaintained trail with drop offs, wear proper hiking shoes & be careful. 🦮 Dogs on leash, but we wouldn’t recommend bringing them past the first viewpoint. (Pack out dog poop) 🚻 Porta-potties at the trailhead. ✅ Follow us @the.guidebook for trail recommendations, campsite information, and hiking, camping, & travel tips. #waterfall #waterfalls #sanjuannationalforest #silverton #silvertonco #visitcolorado #hikecolorado #explorecolorado #traveltips #travelguide | Katherine & Derrick Merwin - Hiking | Camping | Travel

2.6K views · 1.6K reactions | A Castle in Colorado? Yes, and it’s absolutely breathtaking! The Cherokee Castle @cherokeeranchandcastle, an architectural gem of Colorado, is open to the public now. Designed by renowned Denver architect Burnham Hoyt it features some of the best views in the state. But the Castle is not just a historic landmark; it’s a portal to art, legends, and the stories of famous names that have graced its halls. The castle houses an impressive collection of art and artifacts — Rubens, Titian and Breughel paintings to 332BC Greek vase, to statue of a Roman soldier guarding Christ’s tomb… 🏰 Add Cherokee Castle to your Colorado bucket list! Guided tours: Tue-Sat 10:00 Yoga, Hikes, Quests, seasonal events: cherokeeranch.org 303-688-5555 6113 N. Daniels Park Road Sedalia, Colorado 80135 #colorado #coloradogram #coloradoblogger #castle #denver #denvercolorado #architecture #beautifulplaces #sedaliacolorado | Elena • Colorado explorer

28K views · 3.6K reactions | Trail Information ⤵️ 📌 Tips for Responsible Recreation: 🌎 Leave it better than you found it. 🥾 Stay on the trail. ⛺️ Camp on durable surfaces. 🐻 Respect wildlife & keep your distance. 🚮 Pack out your trash & any trash you find. 😀 Be respectful to others. ⚠️ Follow local rules & regulations. 🎒 Bring the proper gear & stay safe. ⛈️ Always check current local weather. 📌 Save this post: 📍 Creede 🥾 North Clear Creek Falls 📍 Crestone 🥾 Willow Lake 📍 Montrose 🥾 Black Canyon of the Gunnison 📍 Granby 🥾 Mirror Lake 📍 Ridgway 🥾 Owl Creek Pass ✅ Follow us @the.guidebook for trail recommendations, campsite information, and hiking, camping, & travel tips. #Creede #Crestone #Montrose #Granby #Ridgway #denverhikes #visitcolorado #hikecolorado #explorecolorado #coloradoactivities #colorfulcolorado #traveltips #travelguide | Katherine & Derrick Merwin - Hiking | Camping | Travel

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441 reactions · 12 shares | I still can’t believe that this is Colorado’s least visited National Park! Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado is a breathtaking natural wonder, known for its dramatic, sheer cliffs that were carved by the Gunnison River over millions of years. The canyon’s narrow and deep formations create a unique landscape, with some walls measuring over 2,000 feet. During your visit, you can explore several scenic viewpoints along the South Rim Road and enjoy numerous hiking trails. Be sure to not miss these epic viewpoints: * Gunnison Point * Pulpit Rock Overlook * Cross Fissures View * Chasm View * Painted Wall * Dragon Point Hours:
🕒 Open 24 hours, year-round, but keep in mind:
❄️ East Portal & South Rim Roads close during the winter, usually by mid-November. Roads typically reopen in April. Entry Fees: * $30 per vehicle * Or use your Annual National Parks Pass ($80) for unlimited access to all U.S. national parks! Black Canyon of the Gunnison is located 5 hours from Denver and 3 hours from Moab. Have you ever wanted to visit here? #blackcanyonofthegunnison #nationalparks #nationalparksusa #usaroadtrip #coloradoadventures #coloradohiking #explorecolorado | Marisa and Brett | adventure travel couple

1.6K views · 77 reactions | Planning your next RV trip? Save this post for all the tips to ease the process. Apps we use to simplify planning: 1-RV Parky serves as our travel journal. You can route out your whole trip, add notes at each stop, find and add campgrounds in the area with reviews/photos 2-Harvest Hosts we use to find boondocking spots on travel days at local small businesses, like winery’s, and farms 3-Allstays is good for checking road grades, finding RV friendly gas stations and campgrounds 4-Recreation.gov is where we find Corp. of Engineers campgrounds and book National park activities Planning tips: 🚐set your big locations, the must do locations. They are the whole reason your taking the trip. 🚐map out your route so you can take advantage of any little spots along the way you want to see. 🚐have an app to help you find fuel stops along the way that accommodate RVs 🚐book campsites well ahead of the trip especially if traveling in the summer or to heavily visited areas. Tag a friend who needs a roadtrip getaway! ❤️Donny & Tammy @2Benedicts >> teacher in a RV with her hubby taking advantage of every moment of school breaks as we live and travel the US, checking off our bucket list 👉🏻👉🏻follow along to see how we make it all work | 2benedicts

5.6K views · 7.3K reactions | A MUST VISIT IN MONTANA! Do you recognize this lake? I’ll give you a hint the rocks are colorful and it’s located in Glacier National Park 😍. If you guessed Lake Mcdonald then you were right! Lake Mcdonald is so dreamy and crystal clear! This lake should definitely be on your bucket list! A must visit 😍. . . Follow for more Travel destinations / RV adventures @heartandsaultravel . . #bucketlist #bucketlisttravel #bucketlistdestination #october #bookthetrip #bucketlistadventures #traveladventures #travelideas #glacier #glaciernationalpark #montana #beautifullocation #kalispell #lakemcdonald #travler #wander #wanderlust #thursday #rvlife #travelrecommendations #beautiful #travel #colorful #exploretheworld #travelphotography #rvers #fulltimetravel | Heart and Saul Travel

5.1K views · 612 reactions | Don’t leave Utah without visiting these amazing places⬇️ 📍Long Dong Silver Located off Utah Highway 24, near the town of Hanksville. You will drive all the way up to where there is a sign that says no more vehicle allowed beyond this point, from there you will hike about 1 mile. There is no official trail, and the ground is soft and sandy in the entire area. 📍Bentonite Hills You can spot these near Capitol Reef National Park in the Cathedral Valley section or in Hanksville, UT 📍Goblin Valley State Park 🎟️ $20/car entrance fee ⛰️ Located near Hanksville 🚘 There are 3 main valleys to explore in the park, the hoodoos get taller as you go further into the park (valley 1 hoodoos are shortest, valley 3 hoodoos are the tallest) 📸 Main things to do: 🟢 Three Sisters 🟢Goblin’s Lair (have the option to do a guided canyoneering tour) 🟢Stargaze 📍Muley Point Offers stunning view of Goosenecks from afar 📍Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park $10/vehicle entrance fee. Lots of fun activities such as sandboarding/sand sledding and Off-Highway Vehicle riding. Best time to photograph the sand dunes is sunset. 📍Inchworm Arch ✈️Best time to visit: good year-round but we recommend late summer and fall 🚘 4x4 required. You will be driving about 8 miles on unpaved deep sand road from Nephi Pasture Staging Area/Inchworm Trailhead to the feature 🥾500 ft walk from the parking area 📍Cedar Breaks National Monument Located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks offers views of the iconic hoodoos from Bryce Canyon without the crowds. Make sure you stop by along your visit to Bryce Canyon NP! 📍Toadstool Hoodoos 🚗Lighting is best at sunset. Make sure to bring headlamps if you plan to stay late. This is also an amazing NIGHT photography spot, we stayed late and saw SO many shooting stars! ⛑️This is a remote area with spotty cell service. Bring plenty of water, hiking shoes with good traction, sunscreen, and hat. 🥾1.8 miles RT, easy flat hike. #utahhiddengems #utahplaces #visitutah #utahitinerary #adventuretravel #roadtrip | ZURUI & TRAVIS | Bucket List Adventure Travel Couple

25K views · 4.3K reactions | Unbeatable Southern Utah Hikes for Fall In a few short weeks the temperatures should be perfect for those fall adventures (October-March). Now is the time the time to plan your adventures. Some of the most insane landscapes I’ve ever seen on the trails. A small sampling of some of the best hikes in Utah. 🥾Bighorn Slot Canyon 6 miles 🦮Dogs permitted 🥾Golden Cathedral-9.6 miles Hard 🛻 Egypt trailhead high clearance required 💦 6 river crossings check for most current conditions. Can be anywhere from ankle to chest deep (we brought water shoes for the crossings) 🥾Lower Calf Creek Falls 6.7 miles 🦮 dogs permitted 💵$5 fee or free with national parks pass ‼️still closed as of 9/3 but slated to reopen soon! 🥾Navajo/Queen’s Garden Loop 3.1 miles 🚫no dogs 💵 $35 or free with National parks pass Help preserve the beauty of Southern Utah by staying on established trails, having a plan B if the parking lot is full, packing out all trash and waste, stay off the cryptobiotic soil. #bucketlistadventures #brycecanyonnationalpark #hikingadventures #southernutah #escalante #utahhikes #grandstaircaseescalante #slotcanyons #waterfallhikes best hikes in Utah #utahroadtrip | Miriam Gersdorf-Utah & Beyond Adventure Travel

222K views · 16K reactions | Utah places that are not National Parks, but should definitely be on your list! 📍Valley of the Gods 🥾A scenic sandstone valley in Southern Utah that is not to be missed. This “mini” Monument Valley has stunning sandstone monoliths and pinnacles. It is a paradise for stargazing and camping. 🚘 4x4 highly recommended 📸 Major stops: 🟢Battleship Rock 🟢Lady in the Bathtub 🟢Seven Sailors 🟢Bell Butte 🟢Setting Hen Butte 🟢Rooster Butte 📍Goblin Valley State Park 🎟️ $20/car entrance fee ⛰️ Located near Hanksville 🚘 There are 3 main valleys to explore in the park, the hoodoos get taller as you go further into the park (valley 1 hoodoos are shortest, valley 3 hoodoos are the tallest), the terrain also get more difficult to navigate as you wander deeper. 📸 Main things to do: 🟢 Three Sisters 🟢 Goblin’s Lair (have the option to do a guided canyoneering tour) 🟢 Stargaze 📍Hanksville 🟢Factory Butte (roadside pulloff) 🟢Moonscape Overlook (roadside pulloff) 🟢Long Dong Silver (1.8 mile RT in deep sand) 📍Canyon De Chelly National Monument - this is in Chinle, Arizona. Not Utah. Could be bundled together with southern Utah attractions. 🎟️ Free to visit 🟢Most famous stop is Spider Rock 📍Potash Pond (4x4 required) 📍Dead Horse Point State Park Combine this park with your visit to Canyonlands National Park! 📍Bentonite Hills Combine this place with your visit to Capitol Reef National Park, it is right outside of Cathedral Valley. High clearance 4x4 is required to get there. 📍Potash Road (near Moab) 📍Goosenecks State Park 🦮Dogs allowed on lease 🎟️ $5/car for day use. $10/night per campsite 🟢A very small park that offers mesmerizing views of a deep meander of the San Juan River that looks like goosenecks. #visitutah #adventuretravel #couplestravel #utahitinerary #utahhiddengems #goblinvalleystatepark #goosenecksstatepark #exploreutah #utahhiking #travelitinerary | ZURUI & TRAVIS | Bucket List Adventure Travel Couple

4.2K views · 52 reactions | Known as one of the Seven Wonders of #Oregon, Smith Rock State Park is hands down one of the most unique places in the state! Just a short drive from... | By RoamandConquer | Facebook

99K views · 14K reactions | This might be the most beautiful fall hike in Utah! 🍁🥹 📍Lake Blanche 🥾7 miles, hard All videos are from today. We started this hike at 5:30 am and saw a total of 5 moose! 😍 Follow @thetwilighttrekkers for more adventures!✨ #adventurecouple #beautifuldestinations #fall #autumn #hike #lakeblanche #utah | Kaylee & Bren | travel + adventure

1.7K views · 1.5K reactions | 🌟 Ready for an adventure in St. George, Utah? 🌄✨ ⁣ ⁣ From breathtaking red rock formations to serene landscapes, this gem is a paradise for nature lovers. Here are some must-visit places near St. George that will leave you in awe:⁣ ⁣ 1️⃣ Zion National Park 🌄- Experience the iconic views and stunning hikes. ⁣ 2️⃣ Snow Canyon State Park ❄️- Perfect for a day of exploration and photography! ⁣ 3️⃣ Sand Hollow State Park 🏖️ - Enjoy water activities and sandy beaches. ⁣ 4️⃣ Gunlock State Park 🌅- A hidden oasis for chasing waterfalls. ⁣ 5️⃣ Cedar Breaks National Monument 🌲 - At over 10,000 feet in elevation, this stunning amphitheater features colorful rock formations and wildflower meadows, perfect for hiking and photography. ⁣ 6️⃣ Red Cliffs National Conservation Area 🌵 - Discover diverse wildlife and trails. ⁣ 7️⃣ Pioneer Park 🏜️ - A local gem with beautiful scenery and history. ⁣ 8️⃣ Bryce Canyon National Park 🧡 - Known for its unique hoodoos and orange rock formations. ⁣ 9️⃣ Quail Creek State Park 🌊 - Ideal for fishing and picnicking. ⁣ 🔟 Kayenta Desert Rose Labyrinth 🌹 - Experience this unique labyrinth that offers a peaceful and reflective outdoor experience surrounded by desert beauty.⁣ ⁣ Whether you’re hiking, biking, or just soaking in the views, St. George has it all! 🥾❤️⁣ ⁣ Which place are you most excited to visit?👇🌊⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #StGeorgeUtah #stgeorge #NatureLovers #hike #utahtrails #exploretheoutdoors #womenwhohike #womenwhoexplore #uniqueplaces #desertvibes #choosemountains #likeamountaingil #mountainvibes #sheadventures #amongthewild #mountainlover #adventureenthusiasts #mountaingirls #visualsofearth #liveyouradventure #hike #choosemountains #liveadventurously #utahisrad #takemoreadventures #staywild #goneoutdoors #desertrose | Vika | Adventures | Personal Growth Coach | Lifestyle | Utah

3.9K reactions · 655 shares | 📩 SAVE for your next trip to Utah! 📍TOADSTOOL HOODOOS 1.8 mile RT, easy hike. Located near Kanab, UT. Great place to stargaze and a drone paradise. 📍PARIA TOWNSITE & RUINS A pretty ghost town near Grand Staircase Escalante. No hiking needed. Great drone spot. Pets are allowed on leash. 📍BELLY OF THE DRAGON No hiking required, located right next to the parking lot. Fun stop suitable for all ages. Make sure you bring a lamp or your phone as it is dark and slippery in the tunnel. Please DO NOT write on the walls. 📍CORAL PINK SAND DUNES $15/vehicle entrance fee. Lots of fun activities such as sandboarding/sand sledding and Off-Highway Vehicle riding. Best time to photograph the sand dunes is sunset. You can view the dunes from the observation deck which is just off the parking lot, or wander out to the dunes. 📍NAUTILUS Located 45 minutes east of Kanab or 35 minutes west of Page, AZ. The Nautilus is a hidden gem of Southern Utah. ~0.8-mile RT, the trail is sandy but flat. 📍MOQUI CAVES 0.5 mile RT hike suitable for all ages. The caves can be seen from the road. Entrance to the trail starts right after the café on a patch of low bushes. You will need to climb up a slope to get to the caves. Follow @thespinningatlas for daily adventure travel itineraries and recs! #visitutah #utahhikes #kanabutah #couplestravel #adventuretravel #exploreutah #placesintheusa #hiking #roadtrip #bucketlisttravel | ZURUI & TRAVIS | Bucket List Adventure Travel Couple