Scenic Byway 12 received the designation of an “All American Road” in 2002 by the Federal Highway Administration. This designation is awarded to routes with features that do not exist elsewhere in the United States and are unique and important enough to be tourist destinations unto themselves. Highway 12 snakes through Dixie National Forest climbing…
Utah leads the world with nine International Dark Sky Parks. The International Dark Sky Association has said “An International Dark Sky Park is a land possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage, and/or public enjoyment.” As the sun…
You’ll see more grandeur and beauty than you can imagine on your visit to Bryce Canyon. Like an exciting trip back through the eons of time…a close-up look at beautiful rock formations thousands of years in the making. Formations on which wind & rain are forever working their handicraft of sculpture. To add further to…
Utah’s desert is abundant with wildlife. The diverse climate and terrain is home to over 600 species of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. Tours often encounter pronghorns, mule deer, lizards, squirrels, ravens, bighorn sheep, and free grazing cattle. Less common sightings might include wild horses, snakes, condors, eagles, buffalo, foxes, coyotes, and more. Most…
Shafer Trail, or the Shafer Switchbacks, is a 4X4 Jeep trail that begins at the top of the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park and winds down to the canyon floor below. This incredible experience gives an up close perspective of the magnitude of the cliffs and canyons as you descend hundreds…
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…
Landscape Arch is among the five longest spanning natural arches in the world (the other four reside in China). When comparing these five arches, Landscape Arch stands out in a dramatic way as it is only six feet thick at its narrowest point! The other four contenders for the title of Longest Arch are stout,…
Widely recognized as a Utah state symbol, Delicate Arch is a free standing arch unsupported by other rock or fins. This world famous geologic wonder stands approximately 64 feet high and 45 feet wide (21 m by 15 m). Long ago the Entrada sandstone fin was eroded by weather leaving the fragile arch behind. Referencing…
The Windows Arch Trail in Arches National Park is home to three impressive arches known as North Window, South Window and Turret Arch. The trail passes directly through the base of North Arch giving the viewer an intense appreciation for how large these Arches really are. Besides just the three main attractions to this trail…
One of Arches National Park’s most prominent landmarks is Balanced Rock – a 3,600 ton boulder perched on a narrow pedestal towering at 128 feet (39 m) tall. This roadside icon is easily seen while driving past but a quick stop and stroll around the base gives the viewer vastly different perspectives of the mammoth…