While exploring Northern Arizona in the American Southwest, you should make a stop at iconic Horseshoe Bend. This location was made famous by the many gorgeous photos snapped at the overlook above this entrenched meander created by the power of the Colorado River. Let’s learn some pro tips for visiting this popular destination.
Antelope Canyon Exploration, Geology and Photography
Antelope Canyon in Northern Arizona on the Navajo Nation is a geology lover’s destination, perfect for those who enjoy recording their adventures with photography. This breathtaking destination is famous for the colorfully swirling slot canyons that change with the light. But you can’t just stop by and grab a photo, so let’s learn the best ways to visit Antelope Canyon.
Exploring the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, A Guide to Nature’s Artistry
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness in northwestern New Mexico was formed long ago, before there was a place called Four Corners or people to give it that name. Today, this wilderness area of 45,000 acres under the authority of the Bureau of Land Management is a popular destination for adventurous outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore this striking scenery featuring otherworldly sandstone formations, petrified wood, and fossils. Both hiking and primitive camping are allowed here without a fee year-round.
Guide to Visiting Canyonlands National Park
Although Canyonlands National Park is Utah’s largest national park at more than 500 square miles, it is also the state’s least visited. Even in 2021 when many national parks were breaking attendance records, as did Canyonlands, it saw 911,000 visitors, about half of the number who went to nearby Arches National Park. Its average annual attendance is a much smaller 400,000 people, but that doesn’t mean that you’ll never have to wait to enter the park. Let’s discover what there is to see and do at Canyonlands and how you can make the most out of your visit.
Bears Ears National Monument
Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah encompasses many must-see destinations, including other national monuments and fascinating destinations on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or forest service land.
This wide swath of protected landscape is managed by the BLM, National Forest Service, and five Native American tribes of the Bears Ears Commission, protecting thousands of natural and cultural resources. Let’s explore what there is to see and do in this part of Utah.
Newspaper Rock: Reading the Ancient Stories
Newspaper Rock is a name applied to more than one piece of stone covered with petroglyphs in the Southwest, but the one found in southern Utah 50 miles south of Moab is absolutely stunning. Why? Utah’s Newspaper Rock showcases more than 650 individual pieces of rock art in a small area that’s easy to visit.
