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Mountain Nebo Loop is one of Utah’s most beautiful drives and often listed as a top place to view the fall colors. Summer and Fall are the best times to visit as the deep snows at the high elevations keep it closed through winter until spring. The Nebo Loop is a hidden gem that I never knew existed until last year.
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This waterfall formed after fifteen minutes of rain. We were boating up Forgotten Canyon in Lake Powell when the blinding downpour drove us into a small cove. Small waterfalls streamed down the rock walls on all sides as we tried to secure the rain cap over the boat, jostling us up and down in the waves.
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Don’t let the name fool you. You could not find a less fitting moniker for this red rock that bakes in the summer but comes alive in the spring and fall. In the corner of the Utah desert, it rarely sees snow. Named not for the weather but for a pioneer family. Beyond its name there are other unexpected things about this oasis.
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The Great Salt Lake is the largest salt lake in the western hemisphere and the eighth largest in the world. Its ever-changing shores and multitude of islands offer a unique adventure. Take a few hours to launch a boat, float in the water, or walk the beaches. (That pile of white stuff isn’t snow; it’s salt!)
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Dead Horse Point is far more than a panoramic selfie-setting, it’s a jaw-dropping backdrop for camping, hiking, and mountain biking. The views up there are a million years in the making. With a drive 2,000 feet up from the Colorado River below, the temperatures cool and offer respite from the desert below.
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Gunlock State Park may appear as an oasis in the desert, but it’s more of a mirage. Blink and you’ll miss it. This usually quiet and small reservoir in southwestern Utah, turns into a water park for a short time of year in the spring and some years not at all. It’s well worth the trip when it’s running.
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If you want to avoid the crowds of Dead Horse Point but still want to see the majesty of a river carving through the desert, visit Goosenecks State Park. This little park in southeastern Utah is a beautiful footnote in the red rock landscape. Its remote location makes it a good stop but not a destination.
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In the southeast corner of Utah, lies this gem of a museum. Built in the city of Blanding, the park sits on the site of an ancient pueblo settlement. The museum contains a large collection of ancient artifacts and outside are a few pueblos. One of which has a ladder leading into a 1,000-year-old kiva.
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Here’s a list of my top five favorite places to hike in southern Utah, chosen based on trails that are less crowded and off the beaten path (but don’t tell everyone). Spring and fall is the perfect time to check out southern Utah before the heat becomes unbearable. Click on the links to learn more.
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Little Wild Horse Canyon and Bell Canyon are two of the most stunning and easily accessible slot canyons in Utah. The trailhead to both is located a few miles west of Goblin Valley State Park, which is north of Hanksville, Utah. Take not that these canyons can be deadly; always check conditions.
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