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I'm not going to pretend the name isn't the first thing that gets people interested. But once you actually see Long Dong Silver in person, the name is the last thing on your mind. It's a 350-foot sandstone spire rising straight up from the middle of a remote desert valley near Hanksville, Utah, and it's one of the most surreal things I've seen anywhere in the Southwest. The landscape around it looks nothing like the red rock canyon scenery Utah is famous for. It's more like d

The Kanarra Falls hike, or Kanarra Creek Falls Trail, is easily one of the best and most beautiful slot canyon hikes in the world, and I'm honestly shocked more people don't know about it! If you saw a photo of this trail without any context, you would probably assume it was The Narrows in Zion National Park. You still get that same adventurous feeling of walking through water between the canyon walls, but without the massive crowds that Zion is known for. And I’m just going

Updated: September 2026 With so many big name national parks in the United States to check off the bucket list, Canyonlands National Park always seems to get pushed aside for places like Zion, Yosemite, and Yellowstone. But Canyonlands was actually one of the first national parks I ever visited, and after going back several times now, I still don’t understand why it doesn’t get more attention. It’s the largest national park in Utah, yet it’s the least visited of the Mighty 5.

We’ve already done this road trip twice in 2025, and it’s only August. That should tell you just how much we love it. Utah’s Mighty 5 isn’t just a checklist of national parks; it’s an adventure through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the United States. You’ll take on epic hikes, catch some of the best sunsets in the country, and discover landscapes you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life. This road trip is pure magic from start to finish. In this guide, we’

Discover the ultimate guide to Bryce Canyon National Park — including the best hikes, scenic viewpoints, where to stay, when to visit, and a perfect 1-day itinerary. Plan your trip with expert tips, packing advice, and everything you need to explore Utah’s most unique park.

Updated: August 2026 Are you in the middle of planning your Utah national park adventure and can't decide what to do, where to stay, or even what to pack for Arches National Park? Well, you've made it to the right place! I've been lucky enough to visit this totally underrated national park more than three times now, and somehow I still find something new every time we come back. I've hiked Delicate Arch at sunset twice, explored almost every major stop in the park, and visite

We’ve been to a lot of incredible places, but there’s just something about Moab that keeps bringing us back. Maybe it’s the way the red rocks glow, how much adventure you can pack into one trip, or it just has the small-town charm. Whether you’re visiting for hiking, photography, or just to experience more of Utah, Moab has it all.

Updated: July 2026 If you're trying to decide whether Zion National Park belongs on your travel list, let me just save you the research... it does. I've been three times now, in January, April, and May, and not once did I leave feeling like it wasn't worth the trip. The canyon is bigger in person than any photo prepares you for, the hikes are even more epic than they look on Instagram, and every visit I've had has felt completely different depending on the season. Whether you