The Newfoundland Mountains are a remote and rugged mountain range located in northwestern Utah, rising abruptly from the salt flats of the Great Salt Lake Desert These mountains are part of Box Elder County and are largely isolated from other mountain ranges, making them a distinct feature The remoteness of the area makes it a serious undertaking to visit To visit requires over 40 miles of dirt roads ranging from good to washboard and rutted just to get to the edge of the range A medium clearance vehicle is likely ...

Amazing canyon, done 10/10/17 Roads are in good condition except acouple places where lots of deep sand got blown into road way that makes itvery challenging with a 2wd car Waterlevel got about waist high since we were able to stem in the water the firstlong pool Could be a possible swim ifnot skilled for stemming We didn’t bring wetsuit and got a bit chilly in the shade;ambient temp about 65 degrees that day Did the standard canyon with 2 rappels1st rap had chock stone and good webbing 2nd rap 89fthad 2 brand new...

Today, Lakeside is a remote point of land on the west side of the Great Salt Lake In 1901, the scene was very different In that year, the settlement of Lakeside was created by railroad workers preparing to span the Great Salt Lake with a trestle bridge This enormous engineering effort would shave 44 miles off the existing train route north via Promontory Point, saving time and money Trestle construction began in February 1902 and completed in March 1904 Once complete, Lakeside was left abandoned back to the wilds I...

If you have ever passed through Utah Valley, you will have noticed the Y on the east side of the valley The emblem of Brigham Young University, the Y on the hillside, has been an iconic feature of the valley for over 100 years and is a very popular hike Having seen the Y hundreds of times as I passed through the finally, Diane and I finally took the time to visit it and do the hike The hike is very popular, and done by all ages That being said, it is a steep hike, gaining almost 1000 feet of elevation in just over ...

Nations Natural Bridge was a surprise on our visit to Five Kiva Pueblo En route to the Five Kiva trailhead, we passed a sign for Nations Natural Bridge trailhead and had to stop off after hiking Five Kiva Pueblo to check it out The bridge is visible across the canyon from the road, but the short trail that visits the bridge up-close is a well worth the effort The trail is short, and you can visit the bottom of the natural bridge, the top of the natural bridge, or both Visiting the bottom of the natural bridge is a ...

Sand Island Petroglyph Panel is a large panel near Bluff On the banks of the San Juan River, it is easy to envision this lush area as a gathering place for ancient peoples The west panel is extensive, with literally hundreds of figures, and dates from the earliest inhabitants of the area through the Pueblo III period AD 1150 to 1350 There are a few more modern inscriptions mixed in as well A new 1-mile roundtrip trail on the east side of the campground visits several additional rock arts sites None are as big as th...

Antelope Island is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, and home to Frary Peak, the highest peak on the island The hike is about 35 miles one way with just over 2000' of elevation gain Long enough and steep enough to require a bit of fitness, but accessible to most The trail along the ridgeline and summit offer excellent views of the Wasatch Front to the east and the West Desert to the west On a good weather weekend, the trail is very popular The island is most famously known for its buffalo herds that wander...

Summer heat got you down along the Wasatch Front This is THE premiere way to get out of the heat and have some fun Having seen many people tube the river, it wasn't until 2012 that I finally gave it a go on a scorching 100-degree day It is amazing, and a ton of fun There are enough rapids and obstacles to keep you engaged, but nothing overly dangerous This is NOT a route I would recommend for children The first section, in particular, has many rocks, branches, and rapids that require a fair bit of attention The ina...

Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, located a short distance from Las Vegas in southern Nevada, is renowned for its ancient petroglyphs The area contains more than 300 panels and nearly 1,700 petroglyphs from the Puebloan, Patayan, and Southern Paiute people from the Archaic to historic times These petroglyphs, etched into the rock faces of the canyon, depict various scenes such as hunting, religious ceremonies, and everyday life, offering insights into the cultural heritage of the ancient inhabitants The hike...

Malans Peak, rising about 2,100' above the Ogden Foothills, is a beautiful hike, particularly in spring when wild flowers are blooming or in the fall when fall colors have taken over the scrub oak This hike reminded me a lot of Grandeur Peak near Salt Lake It is about 25 miles to the top and 2,100' feet of gain, making it a steep hike! The length and steepness make it popular with morning hikers and trail runners getting some exercise in before work, which was my approach to the hike as well! The trail is mostly sh...