(nr Boulder UT) Long Canyon was just a portion of the Burr Trail Scenic Backway; but, wow! Entering the canyon gave only a glimpse of what was to follow. In hindsight, it was just a teaser for the upcoming views. Towering red rock cliffs reaching toward the sky, cliffs with pocket holes, and crevices or […]
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Red Canyon
(nr Panguitch UT) On the way to my next camp, I came across the fantastic rock formations in Red Canyon. There was a nice Visitor Center with displays, an old ranger’s Guard Station, hiking and biking trails, and even horseback riding options further into the canyon. I chose to hike the easy one mile loop […]
Cedar Breaks
(nr Brian Head UT) Cedar Breaks National Monument was a park I long wanted to visit. At over 10,000ft elevation it promised to be a cool place. The sign by the Visitors Center said “Two Miles High”. I was not disappointed. Canyons of rugged rock formations spread out from the several viewpoints. Some had marvelous […]