I’ve lived in Salt Lake City for 21 years, and I’ve never hiked to Donut Falls in Big Cottonwood Canyon. So on a recent weekend, myself, along with my wife and son, decided to finally tick one of the most popular Wasatch hikes off the to-do list. To my surprise, hiking Donut Falls was better…
Category: Hiking
Explore Yant Flat and the Candy Cliffs in Southwestern Utah
If you find yourself in the Zion NP/Saint George area of Utah and need an outstanding half day adventure, I highly recommend checking out the Yant Flat area. Nestled in the foothills of the Pine Valley Mountains, Yant Flat trail leads to a scenic overlook of Utah’s Candy Cliffs. The Candy Cliffs are a mix…
San Rafael Swell a Spellbinding Place to Explore
The San Rafael Swell, located in Central Utah, is an often overlooked recreation gem. The Swell is a geologic maze of rock formations, canyons, plateaus and sagebrush flats. Through it all lies a network of dirt roads, 4×4 tracks, and singletrack trails that cater to every recreational discipline. In addition to outdoor fun, the San…
Family-friendly hikes: Grandstaff Canyon
One of my favorite family-friendly hikes in Moab is Grandstaff Canyon. The canyon was originally named Negro Bill Canyon after William Grandstaff, who was an African-American prospector and cowboy that lived there in the 1870s. In 2017, the canyon was renamed Grandstaff Canyon, as the original name was considered too offensive for our modern time….
Family-friendly hikes: Limber Pine in Logan Canyon
The Limber Pine trail, located at the top of Logan Canyon in northern Utah, is a 1.3-mile loop that is a good hike for families with kids. If you’re in the area to visit Bear Lake, then this trail is a short diversion for something to do when you’re not on the water. The Hike…
Family-friendly hikes: Bloods Lake
Bloods Lake, located just below Guardsman Pass between Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Wasatch Back, is a great destination for a family-friendly hike. At just 1.5 miles one-way on a mostly flat trail, the hike is easy enough for small children and parents who need a quick escape and exercise. The Hike The current trail…
Cohab Canyon a kid-friendly hike in Capitol Reef National Park
Hiking with kids is a challenge. But you can ease that challenge by choosing a hike that will keep kids interested the entire way. That’s why Cohab Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park is a great hike for the little ones. Cohab Canyon Cohab Canyon is one of the easier places to hike in Capitol…
Tecnica Plasma GTX review
Custom molding is a term most associated with ski boots. But Tecnica is taking that same concept and applying it to hiking boots. They call it C.A.S. Technology, and they’ve applied it to their Plasma GTX low hikers. I got to test out a pair this fall after getting them custom molded to my feet….
Hickman Bridge a great hike for kids in Capitol Reef National Park.
If you have kids, you know how tough it can be to motivate them to enjoy hiking. Hickman Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park is one of those rare gems that has plenty to keep little hikers interested. The hike is short, the scenery is top notch, and there’s lots of nooks and crannies to…
Canyoneering Middle Maidenwater Canyon
So many slot canyons in Utah… so little time. But if you are looking for a relatively easy slot with no water and only a few technical sections, but is big on beauty, then check out Middle Maidenwater Canyon. Middle Maidenwater Canyon is located near Ticaboo between the town of Hanksville and Bullfrog Marina at…