Blanding, Utah
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Bears Ears, Utah
The Future of Bears Ears
For anyone with a foot in the outdoor community, the announcement of the shrinking of Bears Ears National Monument by the Trump administration was an enormous defeat. The loss of more than 1.15 million acres, 85% of the monument’s area, went against both public opinion and a year-long campaign by...Read more -
Bears Ears, Utah
Trump Dramatically Reduces Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
In the newest development in what has been a widely publicized and highly controversial subject over the past year, President Trump has followed through on his promise to drastically reduce the amount of land protected in two of Southern Utah's national monuments with these two Presidential Procl...Read more -
Bears Ears, Utah
Making the Most of a Failed Attempt to Explore Bears Ears National Monument
I'd actually never heard of Bears Ears National Monument until a month ago when all the news were talking about this place. But I decided to go to see it in person since I don't know what the fate of this place is going to be. Hopefully it can remain as a national monument instead of another ener...Read more -
Bears Ears, Utah
Messengers: A 250-mile Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Running Story
This is the story of a diverse group of people — Navajo, Olympic athletes, and dirtbags with $5 sneakers — coming together to run 250 miles across our most endangered national monuments and stand united as a voice for protecting our public lands. We'd love if you'd take a few minutes to watch “M...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
6 Adventures to Inspire a Summer Trip to Lake Powell
If you’re anything like us, you’ve got an adventure to-do list that spans months (or even years) ahead. Even though we love the snow, we also can’t help but daydream about the summer sunshine during the winter and right now, Lake Powell is high on our list for summer 2019. While the gorgeous land...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
7 Reasons to Escape to Lake Powell This Fall
When you're not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, there's an antidote for that: a trip to Lake Powell. Less than 20 minutes from well-known Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River that is surrounded by towering red cliffs and sandstone in every col...Read more -
Mexican Hat, Utah
How Do You Find Balance between Being in the Moment or Behind the Lens?
Photography has always been a passion of mine, but lately, as the obsession to capture the perfect shot grows, I find my appreciation of the moment shrinking. Is perfect lighting or composition more important than connection and reflection? As a full-time adventure travel blogger, photographer/fi...Read more -
Canyonlands, Utah
5 Reasons Why You Should Explore Canyonlands National Park
Containing some of the rawest and most rugged land in the lower 48, Canyonlands National Park, some might say, looks no different than in 1869 when Maj. John Wesley Powell first traveled through it on his Colorado River expedition. Neatly carved into three main districts, the park’s arterial hear...Read more