The city of Moab is known for many things. It’s the gateway to the incredible natural stone arches of Arches National Park and massive Canyonlands National Park. The Colorado River passes through the city’s red rock desert landscapes, and visitors can get their hearts pounding with a whitewater rafting adventure. You can stand at the…
National parks across the country have been experiencing record visitor numbers in recent years. Utah’s Mighty 5 national parks are no exception. Zion National Park tops the list of most-visited national parks in Utah, with more than 5 million people making their way into the park in 2021 alone. Bryce Canyon came in second, welcoming…
Desert Solitude, we specialize in helping our guests get off the beaten path and enjoy epic adventures in Utah’s most incredible destinations. Some of our most popular destinations are Utah’s national parks. Utah ranks third on the list of states in the U.S. with the most national parks. It’s beaten only by California, which has…
If you are wondering how to get into Arches National Park without a reservation, there is hope. You’ve probably already booked your flights, your hotel, the rental car, and just discovered that Arches National Park is requiring a timed reservation to enter the park. Or you already new that but the reservations sold out before…
This dramatic arch suddenly comes into view as you round a corner on the main park road in Arches National Park. A quick road-side stop with a short walk up some rocky steps will lead you to an up close experience with Skyline Arch. Additionally, there is a paved walkway from the opposite side of…
The Double Arch formation consists of two arches which share their foundation rock and stretch out in a V pattern in a spectacular visual display! Measuring 112 feet high (34 m), it is the tallest arch formation in Arches National Park. With a span of 144 feet (43 m) it is one of the longest…
The spectacular Double O Arch is aptly named. The formation comprises two large arches stacked on top of each other in the same fin of rock. The larger “O” stretches 71 feet (21 m) across while the smaller arch below measures approximately 21 feet (6 m) across. This strenuous hike requires some rock scrambling and…
Sand Dune Arch is secluded between two sandstone rock fins within Arches National Park. A fun walk through narrow passages and plentiful, golden sand will lead you to this little gem. Kids and the young at heart will love to climb and explore in the fun shaped rocks and slots. Just getting to the arch…
Ancient scenes preserved on rock surfaces are found throughout Utah’s southern desert. These petroglyphs and pictographs give a glimpse into the historic living of the ancient people that once inhabited this harsh region. The people left behind paintings (pictographs) or carved images (petroglyphs) of human-like and animal-like figures. Like us today, these ancient civilizations were…
The Moab area is world renowned for its four-wheel-drive off-road trails and hosts multiple Jeep, ATV, and cycling events throughout the year that bring off-road enthusiasts from around the United States. The trail system in the area offers a variety of trails ranging from easy dirt roads, that passenger cars can easily navigate, to extremely…