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
Two destinations… so alike yet so different. And ultimately, so comparable! On the beaten track versus off the beaten track. Busy versus serene. Lots of amenities versus none. Which one would be your favourite? We’re sharing our experiences in each of these places – read on and let us help you decide! … More Monument Valley vs. Valley of the Gods… What’s the Difference? – Vanlife Utah
Gooseneck State Park is a tiny State Park in Utah with HUGE views. It blew our minds! We loved it so much that I’m devoting an entire blog post to it. That said, no place is perfect, so I’ve also included the only 2 things we didn’t love. Read on travel lovers! … More 7 Things We Loved About Gooseneck State Park… and 2 Things We Didn’t – Vanlife Utah
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