The third day of our trip we ventured up into the valley directly below The Maidens. East and West Maiden are massive granite slabs that shoot up from the valley floor and tower over the creek below. They are so massive that from base camp they looked as if they were a short leisurely hike away but it took us half an hour just to reach their base.
Read MoreThe Narrows is an incredibly unique hike that takes you through knee to waist deep water of the Virgin River flowing through a towering slot canyon. It is also one of the most famous hikes in the park, Angel's Landing being its competition, so even in the winter months you can expect the Narrows to be extremely busy.
Read MoreI went to Great Sand Dunes National Park on a whim. I was thisclose to not going but am so glad I did.
Read MoreLake Tahoe arguably has the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets I have ever seen. The sky is illuminated in brilliant shades of orange, pink, and yellow and left me picking my jaw up off the ground.
Read MoreLast week Alex and I took a trip to Northern California. We had planned on spending two days/nights in Yosemite and then driving to Lake Tahoe to ski for three days. Unfortunately, the weather had other plans in mind.
Read MoreAlex and I spent Thanksgiving weekend back in Utah. We spent two days exploring Zion and one snowy day hiking in Bryce Canyon. We thought we would be able to escape a snowy and cold Wisconsin but Wisconsin ended up having a very mild fall and Utah was cold and much, much snowier, but we made the most of it!
Read MoreOver the long Fourth of July weekend this past summer Alex and I ventured to Utah to explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
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