As a kid, I was terrified by a scene I saw in an old western movie: A cowboy died a slow death when he sunk in quicksand. It was typical …
Utah hiking
Utah Canyon Country: Why Winter is the Best Time to Visit
When I first started exploring Utah canyon country in the 1990s, I always went during spring, summer, and fall, like most people. But one …
Easy Day Hikes in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
You’ve seen all the photos of southern Utah’s arches, natural bridges, and canyons, and you want an up-close look. Am I right? Well, I’ve …
Escalante Canyons: A Wild West Story
The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) encompasses a vast region that covers nearly two million acres in southern Utah. The …