Utah

Utah is a hub for outdoor adventures with over 80% of it being public lands and National Parks, which means tons of recreation and unlimited camping opportunities. From mountain biking to to hiking to skiing to canyoneering, Utah will not disappoint. Explore all of our Utah travel blog posts here.

Kristen Bor and another woman sitting in the back of a Sprinter Van in Moab Utah. Shot is taken with a drone

Where to Camp in Moab: Best Free Dispersed and Paid Campsites

How To Camp at Lone Rock Beach Campground on Lake Powell

How To Camp at Lone Rock Beach Campground on Lake Powell

Person walking in the Valley of Goblins in Goblin Valley State Park in Utah

Goblin Valley State Park: How To Plan a Visit To “Mars on Earth”

A man and a woman standing on top of a pebble gray Sprinter van at Moonscape Overlook near Hanksville, Utah

How to Camp at Moonscape Overlook in Utah

Woman standing on the rim of Bryce Canyon national park in winter after a snowstorm

Best Time to Visit Bryce Canyon National Park

Sprinter camper van parked at a dispersed free campsite on Lossee Road near Bryce Canyon National Park

Best Bryce Canyon Camping (Including Free Dispersed Campsites)

hikers on the Fairyland Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park

Hiking the Fairyland Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park

Woman hiking on the Queens Garden Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park

8 Best Hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park

View of the Bryce Amphitheater from the Rim Trail near Sunset Point at Bryce Canyon National Park.

Trail Guide: Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park

red hoodoos in bryce canyon national park

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park

Hiker standing in Buckskin Gulch slot canyon near Kanab Utah looking up at the sky

11 Best Things To Do in Kanab, Utah

The Wave in Arizona, a unique bright orange rock formation in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Hiking The Wave in Arizona: Everything you need to know

Woman hiking in canyon to Mary Jane Falls in Moab Utah

28 Adventurous Things to Do in Moab (+ Itinerary!)

Two packrafts pulled up on small beach with people unloading gear on Colorado River in Utah

How to Plan an Overnight Ruby-Horsethief Canyon Float

Reflection Canyon in Utah

10 Best Utah Backpacking Trips

Explore the best Arches National Park hikes with this list including how to prepare, when to visit, where to camp, and more.

6 Best Arches National Park Hikes

Canyonlands National Park overlook

8 Best Hikes in Canyonlands National Park

Plan your mountain biking trip on the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park. Learn about permits, itineraries, gear, campsites & more.

Mountain Biking the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park

A view of the sun setting from Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon National Park.

9-Day Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary Through the Mighty 5

Learn about 12 of the best Salt Lake City hikes from alpine lakes to peaks to waterfalls including trail stats and trailhead info.

12 Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City

Plan your Zion West Rim Trail backpacking trip with this detailed guide that includes info on permits, campsites, gear, and more.

West Rim Trail Backpacking Guide in Zion National Park

Hiking the Zion Narrows is one of the best adventures in Zion National Park. Learn how to get a permit, book a shuttle to the start & more.

Hiking the Zion Narrows: A Complete Guide

This complete Paria Canyon backpacking guide covers permits, camping, maps, gear, and more to prepare you for this epic Utah hike.

Paria Canyon Backpacking Guide

A view of the sun setting from Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Best Hikes in Utah: 20 Epic Trails – MAPPED!

Plan your trip to Zion with this Zion National Park travel guide, with info on Zion's campgrounds, must-do trails, permits, park shuttle & more.

The Essential Zion National Park Travel Guide

Canoeing Labyrinth Canyon on Utah’s Green River

Canoeing Labyrinth Canyon on Utah’s Green River

Woman sitting on the edge of a cliff wearing a jacket and a beanie peering down into Canyonlands National Park

How to Do Moab Like a Local: Must-Know Tips for Your Visit

Packrafting the Escalante River in Utah requires serious planning. Get prepared for this multiday rafting & backpacking trip with these 12 essential tips.

12 Must-Know Tips for Packrafting the Escalante River

Plan an epic packrafting or kayaking trip on the San Rafael River through Utah's San Rafael Swell, with info on flows, camping, gear, and Leave No Trace.

How to Float the San Rafael River in Utah

Utah offers year-round fun, here's everything you need to know about the best time to visit Southern Utah’s National Parks & what to do in each season.

Best Time to Visit Utah National Parks

Check out my review & YouTube video of my OARS Gates of Lodore rafting trip and learn what to expect on a multi-day whitewater adventure with OARS.

4-Day OARS Gates of Lodore Rafting Trip Review

Check out our detailed backpacking guide for exploring Coyote Gulch in Utah. Our guide includes information on gear, campsites, permits & trailheads.

Coyote Gulch Backpacking Guide

Alta Lodge Women’s Ski Camp Review

Alta Lodge Women’s Ski Camp Review

How to Hike the Corona Arch Trail in Moab

How to Hike the Corona Arch Trail in Moab

Woman sitting on summit of Mount Timpanogos in Utah shortly after sunrise

Mount Timpanogos Hiking Guide via the Timpooneke Trail

Kristen Bor on the top of Preifferhorn Peak in Salt Lake

Trail Guide: Climbing the Pfeifferhorn in Salt Lake City

Stand-up Paddle Boarding at the Causey Reservoir

Stand-up Paddle Boarding at the Causey Reservoir

Backpacking to Salt Lake City’s Red Pine Lake

Backpacking to Salt Lake City’s Red Pine Lake

A Guide to Utah’s Diamond Fork Hot Springs

A Guide to Utah’s Diamond Fork Hot Springs

Discover the best Grand Staircase Escalante hikes with these epic hiking trails including waterfalls, slot canyons, views, and more.

5 Incredible Grand Staircase-Escalante Hikes