Arches National Park is an icon of Utah, and this was my second visit. We tackled the Windows District and the trek out the Delicate Arch.
Capitol Reef National Park – Golden Throne and the Grifford Ranch
The last national park I needed to complete the Mighty 5 – Capitol Reef National Park! The iconic Grifford Ranch…
Canyonlands National Park – Off-Roading in The Needles District
One jeep rental, a stop at the visitors center for a day use permit, and we were off for an entire day of off-roading in The Needles District
Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park
Canyonlands National Park is one of the more remote parks in Utah. Meanwhile nearby Dead Horse Point State Park is known for its sunset views.
Arches National Park – Half a Day at Devils Garden
Arches National Park did not disappoint, and was an adventure I really enjoyed down in Moab, Utah. The trip to Moab was super last minute…
Zion National Park – Hiking in 2 Days
We did three different hikes while exploring Zion National Park: Angels Landing, Emerald Pools, and The Narrows.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Utah is known for its abundance of National Parks and Bryce Canyon National Park is the first of the 5 national parks in Utah I visited.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
We landed at midnight in Denver, in the middle of a snow storm. First stop was the 24 hour donut shop downtown, VooDoo Doughnuts. Then we braved the mountain roads driving to Estes Park, and our Air BnB.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Its a LONG trek to get from Houston to West Texas, where Guadalupe Mountain National Park is located. The 10 hour drive is worth it for some of the best hiking in Texas. Plus, the highest peaks in Texas are located in Guadalupe Mountain National Park.