Destinations Utah Zion NP Checkerboard Mesa Checkerboard Mesa is a quite popular attraction for photographers. The prow of the mesa is inclined by 60º angle and is striated giving the entire wall a very lively appearance. It dominates the horizon and it catches your attention almost as soon as you...
Reflection Canyon
Destinations Utah Glen Canyon NRA Reflection Canyon Reflection Canyon Exploring the Glen Canyon has always been a real challenge. Although, since the creation of the dam at Page, AZ the entire area experienced a real boost in visitors thanks to the easiness of boats to reach even the most remote...
Rainbow Bridge
Destinations Utah Glen Canyon NRA Rainbow Bridge Rainbow Bridge has a span of 234 feet (71 m). At the top it is 42 feet (13 m) thick and 33 feet (10 m) wide. With those measures it competes in the category of the largest natural bridges in the world. There...
Neon Canyon
Destinations Utah Glen Canyon NRA Neon Canyon Neon Canyon is a beautiful and amazingly colorful canyon—hence the name. The trip would be worth it even without the Golden Cathedral, though it is without a doubt the main attraction. Neon Canyon is part of the Escalante drainage. It is accessible from...
Coyote Gulch
Destinations Utah Glen Canyon NRA Coyote Gulch Coyote Gulch is located in a remote section of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It is one of the most popular destinations in southern Utah. Its natural beauty draws in nature photographers. The beautiful Navajo Sandstone canyon walls, the sparkling streams, two...
Alstrom Point & Nipple Bench
Destinations Utah Glen Canyon NRA Alstrom Point & Nipple Bench Browsing the landscape around Lake Powell makes me always wonder about the lost and hidden geologic treasures since the Glen Canyon Dam became operational and buried everything under water. However, it is not my goal to ponder about the environmental...
Zebra Canyon
Destinations Utah Grand Staircase Escalante NM Zebra Canyon The beauty of this slot canyon is so striking that in the meantime a visit of it turned into a real must. Not long ago a hike to the Zebra Slot required good navigation skills, a topographic map, a compass and possibly...
Wahweap Hoodoos
Destinations Utah Grand Staircase Escalante NM Wahweap Hoodoos The Wahweap Hoodoos are the most elegant and fascinating hoodoos that I have seen so far. The trip and hike is absolutely worthwhile! The place is a well kept secret for those that know its exact location. The famous photographer Michael Fatali...
Yellow Rock
Destinations Utah Grand Staircase Escalante NM Yellow Rock Yellow Rock is a place like no other and I assure that you will share this feeling with me once you get there. The first time I was there and laid my eyes on that seemingly never ending hill I had the...
Sunset Arch
Destinations Utah Grand Staircase Escalante NM Sunset Arch It takes a 45 mile drive from the town of Escalante to Sunset Arch's trailhead and than another mile of hiking until you stand in front of this arch. Through its rather huge bow you can see the humpback-like Navajo Mountain in...