(Parowan UT) I was checking on a free campground, that turned out to be a picnic area; no overnight camping allowed. But, it also included the trailhead for Noah’s Ark rock formation that resembled the ancient craft. So, I headed out for the challenge. And, challenging it was with an elevation gain of 1,000ft in […]
(nr Church Wells UT) Another hike, in the Grand Staircase-Escalante, was on the Nautilus trail which was only a short walk from my campsite. Following a wide wash for about 1/2 mile took me to rock formations that resembled giant oyster shells. Well, at least by using one’s imagination. Cliffs and ledges on either side […]
(nr Church Wells UT) Within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument was a trail called The Toadstools; the trailhead was right off of US-89. It was supposed to have some hoodoos, and other rocks. The first part of the hike went into a canyon and past colorful cliffs. Near the end was where the special rocks […]