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Exploring Southern Utah: Checkerboard Mesa

Hiking Southern Utah: Checkerboard Mesa

Checkerboard Mesa is one of the iconic landmarks in Zion National Park. Located on the less-frequented east side of the park, an ascent of this beautiful mountain provides for an exciting hike with spectacular scenery and quiet vistas.
Hiking Southern Utah: Yellow Knolls Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Yellow Knolls Trail

You can find more information on the Yellow Knolls trail and maps on the Bureau of Land Management's website.
Hiking Southern Utah: The Vortex

Hiking Southern Utah: The Vortex

Drive up State Route 18 towards Dammeron Valley. About 3 miles after the Red Mountain Trailhead sign at the north end of Dammeron Valley, you need to turn left (west) onto Sand Cove Road (gravel road) toward Sand Cove Reservoir.
Hiking Southern Utah The East Rim Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: The East Rim Trail

The East Rim Trail is said to be one of the most scenic, in all of Zion National Park, and is on many lists as one of the best hikes in Utah. With all the classic trail competition in Utah,
Hiking Southern Utah: Many Pools

Hiking Southern Utah: Many Pools

Trekking above the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel is my husband’s favorite day-hike destination, but until recently, we had failed to find a path that was free of tourists or that was remote but didn’t trigger my trail terrors.
Exploring Southern Utah: Kolob Arch & Lee Pass

Hiking Southern Utah -The Indy Top 10 Revisited

If you live in Nashville, you'd better like country music. If you live in Iowa, you'd better like corn, and if you live in Florida, you'd better like bath salts. If you live in Utah, you'd better love the outdoors!