2022 had a lot of ups and downs for Jennifer and me. We celebrated new jobs and felt the uncertainty that comes with losing a job during an inflationary spiral. We purchased a house to help out a loved one, only to find out that the inspector missed A LOT. That cost us a lot…
Tag: Utah
Rafting the Gates of Lodore with Dinosaur River Expeditions
Have you ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of John Wesley Powell and setting off in a raft to explore the great American canyons of the southwest? Well, today, that opportunity presents itself all over Utah. Powell started by floating down the Green River so why not do the same? The stretch that flows…
Best of Dinosaur National Monument – Top 9 Must-See & Do
Best of Dinosaur National Monument. Bone Wall, Fossil Discovery Tour, Jones Hole, Harpers Corner, Echo Park, & Raft the Green & Yampa Rivers.
Visiting Goblin Valley State Park
Hoodoos, hoodoos, & more hoodoos. There is a place where you can walk freely amongst thousands of towering rock pinnacles. You might think that I am writing about the hoodoo-laden Bryce Canyon and that would be a good guess, but not the subject of this post. While Bryce has thousands of hoodoos only a select few…
Visiting Natural Bridges National Monument Guide
In 1908 with the stroke of a pen and an “I so declare it,” President Theodore Roosevelt signed Utah’s first National Monument and the state’s first park into existence. Was it one of Utah’s big 5? Nope. It was the little-known and seldom visited Natural Bridges National Monument. The remote location of this natural wonder…
Backpacking Buckskin Gulch – The World’s Longest Slot Canyon
Buckskin Gulch is the longest slot canyon in the world and it is an epic backpacking journey full of amazing scenery and unique desert wildlife. This article is all about our personal adventure of backpacking Buckskin Gulch. If you want more details about the logistics for planning your own trip check out our Guide to…