I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Capitol Reef National Park is awesome! Everything from scenic drives to short walks and long backcountry hikes make this the perfect destination for hardcore desert rats and families alike. If it’s slot canyons you seek, well, the Reef has those, too. Along the park’s eastern boundary…
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Test Your Limits at the Grand to Grand Ultra
Running a marathon is no easy feat. Now multiply that by 6 and you’ve got the distance of the Grand to Grand Ultra, the first and only self supported stage footrace in North America. If the lure of covering 160 miles in 6 stages over 7 days isn’t enough, consider the terrain that this insane…
Hiking Sulphur Creek in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park in central Utah affords hikers a huge variety of adventures. Slot canyons, slickrock trails, and ancient rock art are just a few of the highlights awaiting those who seek them. There is also the amazing Sulphur Creek hike, and while not officially a park trail, this one is a must-see. Sulphur…
Hiking Cottonwood Wash Slot Canyon
Slot canyons are some of the most intriguing places to enjoy in the Colorado Plateau. There’s just something special about exploring these narrow ditches whose walls sometimes rise hundreds of feet above your head. Capitol Reef National Park isn’t the place that might come to mind when searching out new slots to hike, but along…