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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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Matthiessen State Park, Illinois
Matthiessen State Park, Illinois This place is amazing. I went in February while everything was frozen and in black and white tones. It was magic. The Dells Canyon and Bluff is one of the 5 Miles of trails in the whole of Matthiessen State Park, it’s a small gorge in Illinois with two waterfalls. The Dells trial itself is only about 2 miles in total but it makes a figure eight so you don’t have to hike it all in one go. Dells Canyon and Bluff Distance: 2 Miles Pets: Yes, on leash. The lower falls in summer can create a corkscrew cascade and I’m told it’s amazing. I wasn’t…
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Echo Park, Dinosaur National Monument
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Dinosaur National Monument
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