“Alright, everybody feel good? Are we ready to commit to this?” Sam shouted down the canyon, juggling the tail of our rope as he waited for an answer. Enthusiastically we shouted back, “Let’s do it!” ...

This literal hole in the wall of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is too easy and too beautiful to skip. Do you dream of seeing one of the famed slot canyons of Grand Staircase-Escalante ...

Who doesn’t like Southern Utah’s slot canyons? Just as I thought, no one. What’s not to like? A narrow canyon slithering through Navajo sandstone entices the traveler. Our destination for this ...

You could spend years exploring the 1.9 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Park in Utah, yet barely shorten the list of wonders still to see there. This remote park lies to the west of ...

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Not all nature lovers are created equal. Some of us prefer easy hiking trails with pretty wildflowers, gentle streams, and open meadows requiring little effort. Others enjoy long treks with tons of ...

While many of Utah’s grand outdoor adventures require investing in pricey equipment, canyoneering could easily start with a trip to Deseret Industries or another local thrift shop. Simply put, ...

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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Visitors are drawn to Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks from around the world each year due to a number of the state's natural wonders - including the hundreds of miles of slot ...