by admin | Oct 12, 2025 | canyons
A Seasonal Guide for Hikers Slot canyons are Moab’s hidden treasures—narrow sandstone corridors that wind through the desert like natural cathedrals. Whether you’re hiking a beginner-friendly trail or rappelling into deep, technical terrain, exploring a slot canyon...
by admin | Oct 12, 2025 | Zion National Park
Fire in Zion What You Must Know (Oct 2025) As of October 11, 2025, a 25-acre wildfire is burning in Zion’s West Rim area, triggered by a lightning strike. Trails and roads are already closed (Lava Point, West Rim between Scout Lookout and Lava Point), and smoke is...
by admin | Oct 8, 2025 | Arches National Park, Delicate Arch
How Was Utah’s Most Iconic Arch Formed? If you’re standing beneath Delicate Arch at sunset, framed by the La Sal Mountains, you’re not just witnessing a postcard—you’re staring at a 200-million-year geologic story carved in stone. In this post, I’ll walk you...
by admin | Oct 8, 2025 | Arches National Park
How to Get to Delicate Arch Trailhead from Moab City Center If you’re staying in Moab and want to hike the most iconic arch in Utah, this is your complete guide on getting to the Delicate Arch trailhead from Moab. Step by step, with local insight from people who have...
by admin | Oct 7, 2025 | Canyonlands National Park
Is Canyonlands National Park Open During the Federal Government Shutdown? (2025 Update) Last updated: October 6, 2025 (We’ll continue to update this page as new information becomes available from the National Park Service and Grand County.) ✅ Quick Answer Yes,...
by admin | Oct 6, 2025 | Arches National Park
Is Arches National Park Open During the Shutdown? Yes, Arches National Park remains open during a government shutdown. However, be prepared to be self reliant because of limited services. You can still hike, drive, and watch the sunrise over Delicate Arch, but expect...
by admin | Oct 6, 2025 | Arches National Park, Delicate Arch
Few landmarks in the American Southwest capture the imagination quite like Delicate Arch. Rising 52 feet from a sandstone ridge in Arches National Park, this freestanding natural arch has become the unofficial symbol of Utah itself — featured on license plates,...
by admin | Oct 6, 2025 | hiking
Ultimate 7 Day Moab Itinerary: The Perfect Week in Utah’s Red Rock Country You roll into Moab with the sun dropping behind the La Sals and the cliffs glowing red around you. The air smells like dust and sage — that mix of dry air and possibility that every desert...
by admin | Oct 2, 2025 | Arches National Park, Delicate Arch
If you’ve ever seen Utah’s license plate, a tourism brochure, or even a photo collection of the American Southwest, you’ve probably seen Delicate Arch. It rises out of the sandstone like something impossibly sculpted, a perfect window into desert skies and snowy...
by admin | Sep 30, 2025 | hiking
Hiking in Moab in October Trails, Weather, and Tips for an Unforgettable Trip Ask any local hiker and they will tell you that October is the month when Moab feels just right. The blazing heat of summer finally breaks, leaving behind cool mornings, warm afternoons, and...
