We spent 30 hours exploring an island in the sky. What? An island in the desert? Yes! The Island in the Sky is one of four districts in the sprawling Canyonlands National Park. Like Capitol Reef, the name sounds oddly aquatic, but it is nevertheless appropriate for this desert setting. The “island” is a broad … More Utah National Parks Mini-Series: Part 3 – Canyonlands
What kind of name is Capitol Reef? It sounds like a place from an underwater fantasy world, but guess what? It’s above sea level and requires hiking gear to explore, not fins and a snorkel. The park’s name is a quirky mix of its two most remarkable features. The massive Navajo Sandstone dome gave early … More Utah National Parks Mini-Series: Part 2 – Capitol Reef
Utah is world famous for its “Mighty Five” National Parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion. Our crew often skips over National Parks for more dog-friendly destinations, but with so many spectacular parks clustered in the southern half of one little state, each surrounded by cheap or free camping on public lands, we … More Utah National Parks Mini-Series: Part 1 – Bryce Canyon
As I stood in the City Market grocery store, surrounded by throngs of outdoors enthusiasts dressed head to toe in overpriced sports apparel, each fighting for a spot in the long lineups for the cashier, I was sure that we had made a mistake. Moab WAS going to suck. There’s a bumper sticker for Moab. … More Does Moab Suck? – Vanlife Utah
Contrary to the title of this blog, the trails in Big Bend aren’t generally dog friendly. In fact, we almost gave the whole area a pass for this reason. We’re avid hikers and we never leave Walter, our 70-lb Nordic mutt, behind when we hit the trails. The idea of spending time in an area … More Vanlife Adventures in Big Bend Texas: Part 3 – Dog-Friendly Trails
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