Travel | Beaches | Mountains | Hiking
The Beta Our first "hike" on this trip through the rugged Cathedral Valley district was a little overlook trail on a spur road off of the main highway. Travel down the road, called the "Upper South Desert Overlook Spur", crossing into Capitol Reef National Park (there's a small sign), and take the road all the … Continue reading Lower South Desert Overlook, Cathedral Valley, UT | Pt. IV
Ah, the famous Betonite Hills in Cathedral Valley. I've seen dozens and dozens of photos from similar places, but I'm not sure I've actually seen photos from the ones in Capitol Reef! These hills are absolutely stunning. We were lucky enough to camp alongside these hills for a night in the Utah desert, and it … Continue reading Bentonite Hills in Capitol Reef National Park, UT | PT. III
Yep, you read that right. This is the continuation of the Capitol Reef trip I took on Memorial Day weekend of 2022! It's hard to describe where all of this was since there are no waypoints I can guide you to. But perhaps that's better since everyone can explore Capitol Reef in their own way. … Continue reading Canyons, Cow Skulls, & Rusty Trucks in Capitol Reef, Ut | Pt. II
If you want to see some impressive monoliths, Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef is your next destination. These towering monoliths lay claim to this beautiful desert expanse, rising out of the ground hundreds of feet in the air.
Wow, this is a realllllyyyyyy big beaver dam...at least that's what kept going through my mind! If you're in the area, this is kind of a "must do at least once in your life" kinda experience. It seriously is a wonder of modern technology! I'm glad I had a great tour guide in Karla to … Continue reading Exploring the Hoover Dam On Lake Mead, Nevada
