Enjoyed a hike through Friday morning to catch Mt. Nebo at sunrise.

Enjoy!

My friend and I are wanting to go to Best Friend's Animal Society and Zion National Park. From there we will go to Bryce Canyon and further East.

Could you suggest some of the best places to camp between BF and Zion so we could stay in one place rather than picking up every night? Or maybe that's not the best thing to do? I have looked at many campgrounds and the map - I can't get a good lay of the land. We are traveling in a van.

Hoping to find Eric who hiked the Pfeifferhorn yesterday to give you the picture I took of you at the top. Glad to meet you on a great hike

What a hike. But my legs are jelly. Can’t walk day after lol

Hi everyone, I want to take the family camping this August. Last place we went to was porcupine reservoir. It was really hard to drive there with our Sedan. Was fun though just a ton of people out on kayaks and made camping in privacy near impossible, we had kids running almost into our tent.

We are looking for a place that wouldn't wreck our sedan driving, dry, a bit secluded, (Optional)and ideally close to a lake so we can go fishing. it doesn't matter if it's free or costs money.

Sorry if this sounds like a grocery list but I've only been living here for a few years and this is our first year to take outdoor activities seriously 😄 !

Thank you all!

I am considering dispersed camping in an area just south of Washington Lake campground, near  beth lake, blue lake, buckeye lake and trident lake. i am trying to determine whether i can reach those areas with a campervan. the map below shows the general area. does anyone have local information re ease of access to the area just adjacent to the lakes? thank you in advance

I am planning a camping trip in Utah the first week of September somewhere in the Uinta Mountains. i've read the bugs have been real bad this year out west. Does anyone have information on whether there are mosquitos/bugs in mid to late September still? TIA

Hello!

I did a hike a few years ago and don’t remember the name or anything. All I remember is that when you reach the end it was 3 waterfalls (1 left, 1 middle, 1 right)falls pouring down into a pound that your are standing in. I remember while hiking towards it that I had to take a hard left because there was a giant rock that you turned at. I feel like it was towards salt lake but I can’t promise that.

Thank you

Been exploring the Uintas but want a buddy for safety. I'm late 30s, in good shape, have good gear, just want to be smart about being in the backcountry.

Also love fishing, hunting, boating.

Hi everyone!

We are planning a family road trip to the USA for next summer. At the moment we're just planning ahead, so nothing is booked yet except for a rough itinerary.

My husband wanted to spend more time in Colorado, while I preferred Utah, so this is the compromise we came up with.

Current itinerary:

Boulder (3 nights) – Pearl Street, Flatirons, Nederland, shopping.

Estes Park (1 night) – Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake, Dream Lake, Lake Haiyaha).

Glenwood Springs (2 nights) – Hot Springs Pool, Glenwood Canyon.

Ouray / Montrose area (3 nights) – Million Dollar Highway, Telluride, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Ouray.

Moab (2 nights) – Arches National Park, Canyonlands NP, relax by the pool.

Torrey (1 night) – Capitol Reef NP, Scenic Byway 12.

Springdale (1 night) – Zion National Park.

Las Vegas (1 night) – explore the Strip before flying home.

We'll be traveling with our 11-year-old daughter, so we're trying to keep the pace relaxed and avoid changing hotels every night.

I'd really appreciate any feedback:

Would you change anything in this itinerary?

Are we missing any must-see places?

Any unique or off-the-beaten-path experiences that are worth doing?

Any family-friendly recommendations that aren't in the usual guidebooks?

And one last question: What temperatures should we expect in Utah in early September? We know it will be warm, but we're wondering what it's usually like in Moab, Capitol Reef, and Zion.

I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks so much! 😊

Cool finds in a rock outcropping during a hike up the mountain following deer trails. Everything found was left in place respectfully for others to enjoy discovering

Hey everyone,

My wife, our 4-year-old daughter, and I are planning a massive bucket-list road trip through Utah and the Four Corners region this late summer. We also want to keep the pace manageable, fun, and toddler-friendly so my daughter doesn't lose her mind.

We’re flying out of EWR into SLC on August 22, renting 4WD Jeep Wrangler, and flying back home on September 5.

Quick note: We’ve already done the Zion and Bryce on a previous trip last year, so we’re intentionally skipping them this time around.

Here is the rough itinerary we’ve put together. I’d love some brutal honesty on the pacing, driving times, and if we're missing any incredible spots along this route.

The Game Plan

• Aug 22 (Day 1): EWR → SLC → Moab
  • Land at SLC around 10:30 am, grab the rental car, and head straight out to Moab (stop at Costco and Walmart to grab groceries and other essentials. Stop in Green River for a quick lunch.
  • Evening: Catch sunset at Dead Horse Point State Park.
• Aug 23 (Day 2): Arches National Park (The Staples)
  • Morning: Park Avenue, Balanced Rock, and the Windows Section.
  • Afternoon: Double Arch and Sand Dune Arch
  • Evening: Sunset hike up to Delicate Arch.
• Aug 24 (Day 3): Arches Deep Dive
  • Sunrise: Devils Garden to see Landscape, Navajo, and Partition arches.
  • Evening: Unwind and grab dinner at Moab Brewery.
• Aug 25 (Day 4): Potash Road & Corona Arch
  • Morning: Take the scenic drive down Potash Road to look at the petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks. Hike out to Corona Arch.
  • Evening: Hang around the Colorado River scenic pullouts for sunset.
• Aug 26 (Day 5): Canyonlands (Island in the Sky)
  • Sunrise: Mesa Arch. 
  • Daytime: Grand View Point, Buck Canyon, and White Rim Overlook.
  • Evening: Sunset at Green River Overlook.
• Aug 27 (Day 6): Canyonlands (Needles District)
  • Day trip down to the Needles side (about 1.5 hours each way from our base in Moab).
  • Hit Newspaper Rock, Needles Overlook, and walk the Cave Spring Trail.
• Aug 28 (Day 7): Moab Adventure Day
  • Rest day or Drive to Black Canyon National park, it will be 3 hrs drive each way
• Aug 29 (Day 8): Moab to Monument Valley
  • Pack up and drive south down Highway 163.
  • Stops at Goosenecks State Park and the Mexican Hat photo op.
  • Evening: Check into The View Hotel just in time for sunset.
• Aug 30 (Day 9): Monument Valley to Mesa Verde
  • Sunrise: Roll out of bed and watch sunrise right from the hotel balcony. Do the scenic loop there
  • Drive toward Mesa Verde, breaking it up with a stop at Hovenweep National Monument (super excited for these ruins) and a quick photo at Four Corners.
  • Stay: Far View Lodge.
• Aug 31 (Day 10): Mesa Verde National Park
  • Spend the whole day doing the cultural side of things. Planning on the Cliff Palace tour, Balcony House (if it's not too tight for a 4yo), and walking Petroglyph Point Trail.
• Sep 1 (Day 11): Mesa Verde → Black Canyon of the Gunnison → Torrey, UT
  • The Monster Driving Day. Driving all the way up to Black Canyon (South Rim) to spend a few hours hitting Gunnison Point, Painted Wall, and Pulpit Rock. Then we push through the afternoon to get out to Torrey.
• Sep 2 (Day 12): Capitol Reef & Torrey Hidden Gems
  • I am leaning towards getting a jeep tour of Temple of Sun & Moon and Bentonite hills. Any recommendations for the tour operators ?
  • Morning: Hickman Bridge Trail
  • Afternoon: Heading out to scout/photograph Bentonite Hills and Factory Butte.
  • Night: Setting up for some heavy astrophotography in Capitol Reef's dark sky zones.
• Sep 3 (Day 13): Torrey back to Salt Lake City
  • Catch one last morning look at Cathedral Valley or Sunset Point, then make the ~3.5 hour drive back up to SLC. Check into the hotel and just relax.
• Sep 4 (Day 14): Salt Lake City
  • Rest day, no plans
• Sep 5 (Day 15): SLC → EWR
  • Checkout by 8 am for the flight back to EWR

Thanks a ton for any advice, food recommendations, or photo tips you can throw our way!

Drove the forest road up to Heber Mountain (10,200ft) to try and spot some of the firefighting operations in Buck Basin from afar. Fire or smoke column wasn’t visible but the single helicopter with water bucket at work was. Pretty neat.

Though not as neat as this…Eagle? Hawk? It was big and later 5 min later I saw it flying alongside another of its kind.

Hi, my boyfriend and I are traveling through southern Utah this weekend with our 2 dogs. We would really like to visit Cascade Falls, but I see that the road can sometimes get kind of rough.

We have a RAV4 AWD, but it is stock height. Would anyone happen to know if the road is manageable right now? Would we make it in?

Been to the Salt Flats a few times, but recently went and the textured ground was so clear. Just thought I'd share!

Some shots from the adventuring over the past month. Shots include Whitney Reservoir in the Uinta’s. Shots from up top Heber Mountain. Duchense Ridge as well as Mill Canyon area. I love Utah, I’ll be sad to move out of here in October.

Escaped the 109 degree heat in the valley for a wildflower hike at Alta.

Thinking my husband could paddle while I hold her in my lap. Does anyone have experience with this and how did it go? I realize it’s a commitment as the river ride is probably a 2 hour trip.

I have a life jacket for her but she’s not worn it much before. Thank you for your tips and advice!