Even those who are well-acquainted with the state of Utah’s countless natural wonders may not be familiar with a cloistered hot spring called the Utah Crater. Located in scenic Midway, Utah at the Homestead Resort, the Utah Crater is a 55-foot deep thermal pool encased in rounded stone. The Utah Crater features toasty water—90-95 degrees…
It is no secret that the state of Utah is home to some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on planet Earth. Zion, Arches, and Bryce National Park attract millions of enthusiastic visitors each year. Capitol Reef National Park is just as stunning as any of Utah’s other celebrated natural wonders, but it is so remote…
Monroe, Utah is a sleepy town that most travelers skip unless they’re aware that it is the home of one of the grooviest hot springs on Earth. Mystic Hot Springs features outdoor vintage bathtubs filled with naturally heated mineral water, rustic hippie buses with names like Nature Bus which have been converted into overnight lodging,…
Virtually every National Park enthusiast considers Utah—which is home to 5 National Parks—to be a treasure trove of natural beauty. Most visitors are eager to flock to Zion, Bryce, or Arches. Even though Canyonlands receives far fewer visitors than its iconic cousins, the scenery is every bit as breathtaking. If you’re a fan of dark…
Over 1,000 years ago, Fremont people in what we now know as Utah created expansive murals across the face of a 46-mile canyon that depicted hunters, birds, and creatures with antlers. Some conspiracy theorists have speculated that the mural’s stranger, less easy to identify shapes may be depictions of ancient aliens who visited Earth long…
The state of Utah is home to countless legendary hiking paths. The Narrows in Zion National Park is one of Utah‘s most celebrated and dangerous trails. The Narrows features a slim slot canyon with towering red rock walls that extend a few thousand feet into the air. Utah’s Virgin River inundates certain portions of the…
Southern Utah is a nature lover’s paradise. A drive down State Route 12—otherwise known as the Million Dollar Road, thanks to the stunning views that motorists see along the way—offers glimpses of red rocks and towering rock formations that have been immortalized by beloved Hollywood Westerns. Some portions of Southern Utah look more like Mars…
Utah‘s Great Salt Lake contains an extraordinary earthwork sculpture made from crystals, salt, and basalt. However, the 1,500 ft tall counterclockwise spiral can only be seen when the water level is lower than 4,197 ft. Constructed in 1970 by artist Robert Smithson, the jetty is situated on the north shore of the lake. It was…
