If you’ve never made your way out West, or you live in the great mammoth of the Colorado Plateau but haven’t hit some of its major hot spots, get ready for this loop of a lifetime. This Utah and Colorado road trip hits two national monuments, two national parks, three
A multi-day raft trip might give some the impression that you’ll spend the entire time in a boat. Happily, we can attest that there’s a lot more to be done than just bounding along down the river, which is also a swell time. Camping and playing in remote canyons is
Question: Is Moab rafting fun in July? Answer: It’s no secret that it’s most popular to explore Moab’s Mars-esque landscape in the spring or the fall when temperatures are bit cooler. What is it like to raft here in July? July is a great time to head out onto the
It’s about that time! Rafting season 2020 is nearly underway, and there’s plenty of snow for the melting. While we can’t always predict what Mother Nature is up to in spring, or any time really, we’ve got a good idea of what’s to come from upstream. Check out the rafting
As our developments brighten, our access to the night sky diminishes. Many people seldom see the bona fide ocean of emptiness. Often hidden are unearthly metallic clouds, star clusters, complete constellations and shooting stars are always on display. In Dark Sky Parks that rest in the deep umbra, one can
Thousands of feet above the unending desert of Utah’s armpit, one may wonder if they’ve been pranked by the pilot. Plains of dusted nothing sprawl out in a sea of brown, making soaring passengers question where exactly the journey begins. Then suddenly, a stampede of mesas and ravines begin to
Six Reasons to Take Your Family on a Multi-Day Raft Trip Amanda Edmonds is an adventure mom, a go-getter, and a self-proclaimed dirtbag. Amanda and her crew are serious about getting outside when they can, which makes them the ultimate weekend warriors. You’ll find them in the desert climbing rocks,
Talk about a great first impression if you’ve rafted Moab! If you’ve found yourself drifting into memories of sunshine doused chortles with a phantom paddle, it might be time to schedule that thought bubble into your next river adventure. Now that you’ve rafted Moab on a nice calm river, let’s
Did you just say whitewater for breakfast? Well, don’t let the rivers get lonely just because summer’s steam is closing up shop. Get yourself some of that glorious froth while there’s still time! If you’re thinking the platter’s empty for rapids in the fall, Utah’s Cataract Canyon will serve up
