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There are affiliate links in here. This wasn't my first time in Cathedral in the Desert, but it was a totally different experience from the first time. Cathedral in the Desert is in the Escalante River arm of Lake Powell, Clear Creek Canyon specifically. It's one of those places on the lake you just have…
Continue reading ➞ Exploring Glen Canyon: Cathedral in the Desert
There are affiliate links in here. Lake Powell, at least North Lake Powell, usually gets passed up on Southwest US Road Trips. And it shouldn't be, for good reason. No, it's not great for budget trips, but it's totally worth it to splurge on a boat rental for a day, or even to take a…
Continue reading ➞ 18 Pictures To Make You Add Lake Powell To Your Southwest Roadtrip Itinerary
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. I've been to Rainbow Bridge on Lake Powell twice. It's one of those things you have to see on Lake Powell eventually. I won't lie. I didn't love it. It's not my favorite…
Continue reading ➞ Boating + Hiking: How To See Rainbow Bridge On Lake Powell
There are affiliate links in here. On our way to Smith Fork, in October mind you, after hearing about it all summer, I finally made us go into Moqui Canyon. It was way cooler than I thought. Apparently there are Moqui steps (smallish holes carved into the canyon walls to climb up and down)…
This isn't the first time I've felt like this about a big world monument. The Grand Canyon and Tikal are also on this list. It's not that I don't like them, but my mind just wasn't blown like everyone makes it seem like it should be. Is that bad? I feel like it is. Anyways,…
This was one of the places we needed to see before leaving Bullfrog. SPOILER ALERT: it ended up being the wrong place, but was still totally worth the visit. Cathedral in the Desert is a bit of an oasis at the End of Clear Creek Canyon in the Escalante River arm of Lake Powell. …