Back in 2006, on our first trip to the Southwest USA national parks, we made a three-hour stop at Natural Bridges National Monument. We wanted to see the three natural bridges in the park. Luckily, a scenic drive took us … Read More

…if we allow ourselves contemplative time in nature-whether it’s gardening, going for a walk with the dog, or being in the heart of the southern Utah wilderness-then we can hear the voice of our conscience. If we listen to that … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #290: Circular Wonders — When Ann-Christine proposed “this challenge would be about Circular Wonders,” I did not doubt that I would feature Arches NP. Although the National Park Service says there are over 2,000 documented arches, the actual … Read More

— Arches National Park is well known for its distinctive arches. However, another feature is noticeable throughout the park in several locations: the La Sal Mountains (or La Sal Range). The mountain range is located along the Utah/Colorado border. Mount … Read More

— During our road tour around Utah’s five national parks, hiking the Queen’s Garden trail at Bryce Canyon NP was a high point. Not only are those hoodoos very intriguing, but the fact we were doing that hike in the … Read More

— During our visit to Zion National Park in May 2016, there were so many memorable views. The Watchman, the trail to Angel’s Landing, Canyon Overlook, Kolob Canyons, and others are worth mentioning here. Some of those sights were constantly … Read More

— Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a sleeping giant. The park encompasses 1,880,461 acres (7,610 km2). According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which now administers the park since September 18, 2021, “the Monument is a diverse geologic treasure … Read More

— When the Grand Canyon NP name comes up in photos and other media, there is often talk about the South Rim and North Rim. When we last visited the North Rim, we hiked some new trails as well as … Read More

— There so much to see and appreciate at Canyonlands NP (Utah). However, if you are truly pushed for time, there are two main areas you should definitely see: the Grand View Point Overlook and the Green River Overlook, where … Read More

— When we visited Canyonlands National Park in 2016, as part of our Utah’s five national parks, we were impressed by the sheer beauty of that park. In particular, the section known as Island in the Sky was breathtaking at … Read More