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Red Reef Trail-Red Cliff’s National Conservation
Red Reef Trail-Red Cliff’s National Conservation Many people are heading to southern Utah to visit the big 5. Five national parks that brings millions of visitors to the area. And they all drive by Red Cliffs National Conservation Area without even noticing it. It’s an amazing canyon hike without the crowds if you want to avoid those Zion enthusiast and get that iconic canyon picture without the crowds. Distance: 2.2 In and out Dog Friendly: Yes, On Leash Only Address: 345 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT 84790 Hours: Open 24 hours Phone: (435) 688-3200 Square Miles: 69.88 mi² Management: Bureau of Land Management Established: 2009 Coordinates: 37.156, -113.554 Biking: NO Horses: NO Entrance Fee: $5.00 A day $15.00 Camping…
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Destination Home: A Utah Staycation
A Utah Staycation Story. Why that dream destinations is closer than you think.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park According to Outsideonline National Parks and National Monuments are distinguished by why they are being protected. “National parks are protected due to their scenic, inspirational, education, and recreational value. National monuments have objects of historical, cultural, and/or scientific interest.” The Great Sand Dunes National Park was designated on September 24, 2004. That being said, Great Sand Dunes is small by comparison but should be identified as a National Park simply because it’s one hell of a view. GSD is the largest Sand dune in North America, and reaches an outstanding 750 feet high. It’s very bizarre to be driving along southern Colorado, and…
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Echo Park, Dinosaur National Monument
Echo Park Echo Park is a small canyon which is part of Dinosaur National Monument. It’s located on the Colorado side of the park and is a great little fishing hole with the view of Steamboat Rock dead center. It’s gorgeous for photographers and has rafting, floating, and fishing accommodations. You will need to get a fishing license from the state of Colorado for this location. There is a cabin on site that a park ranger stays in so trying to get away with fishing without one is almost impossible. The ranger on site will come ask for it, I’ve never not been asked. Because this area is on the…
