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Well, this was a pretty darn cool track, I must say! Southern Utah is full of surprises and this one caught me entirely off guard! I don't remember ever seeing dinosaur tracks preserved in the ground as well maintained as this one is! I drove down into Buckhorn Draw Recreation Area and Campground through a … Continue reading Visiting the Buckhorn Dinosaur Track in San Rafael Swell, Utah
Looking for something to tire you out to no end? Look no further than the Wedge and Goodwater Canyon Rim Trail in San Rafael Swell. This 21-mile trail will take you for a ride, and tire you out faster than you can say "I'm in!" Let me answer this question right now: no, I didn't … Continue reading Hiking the Wedge and Goodwater Canyon Rim Trail in San Rafael Swell, Utah | East Approach
Hey there,It's been a while since I've sent one of these. I got to the Swell a few hours ago, found my camp in the dark, and cooked dinner for myself. I made a fire with some dead and down wood, I found around my camp since the chilly October air was cutting at my … Continue reading Postcard: Looking Up At The Starry Night Reminds Me of Your Majesty
Ahh, King's Peak in Utah. This mountain is formidable. It's daunting, it's long, it's hard, but it's worth it. This peak is Utah's highest, in the High Uinta Mountains in eastern Utah. Besides being Utah's tallest peak, this mountain is known for its extensive approach - 25 miles via the Henry's Fork trail. It's quite … Continue reading Backpacking King’s Peak via Henry’s Fork Trail | Highest Peak in Utah
Possibly one of the best loops in all of the Uintas, the Lofty Lakes Loop trail is often overlooked and I'm not sure why. This 4.9-mile trail rises in elevation, stops at four beautiful lakes, and has two beautiful overlooks and the chance for mountain goat sightings. This route isn't terribly hard, but since the … Continue reading Lofty Lakes Loop in the High Uintas Wilderness, Utah
Justin Fague 