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Seniors are about to pay more for lifetime national park passes
Senior citizens have been getting a pretty good deal from the National Park Service. For $10, people age 62 and older can receive a lifetime pass to enter Utah’s Mighty 5, Yellowstone, Yosemite and all the other national parks. But the Baby Boomers are about to have a little sticker shock. Their l... Senior citizens have been getting a pretty good deal from the National Park Service. For $10, people age 62 and older can receive a lifetime pass to ... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Babylon Arch - Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Babylon Arch on the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve near St. George is a lovely feature unto itself, but the real thrill of this hike is the journey. The trail winds from the Sand Cove Primitive Campground through a maze-like landscape of red rock formations. Desert life abounds on the trail. You can look... Babylon Arch on the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve near St. George is a lovely feature unto itself, but the real thrill of this hike is the journey. The tr... -
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Utah wildflower update: Floral decor in style in this Living Room
The wildflowers are moving on up into the Wasatch foothills, and many of our mountain favorites are making their debuts. On Tuesday I hiked up to the Living Room above the University of Utah, for a quick breath of May. Several of my fellow hikers remarked on the flower display. Arrowleaf balsamroo... The wildflowers are moving on up into the Wasatch foothills, and many of our mountain favorites are making their debuts. On Tuesday I hiked up to the... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Canyon Hollow Trail and Ghost Falls in Corner Canyon
The hike: The Canyon Hollow Trail moves through the heart of the Corner Canyon trail system. It offers lots of shade, views of the Wasatch Mountains and, with a short side trip, a waterfall. Be prepared to share the trail with mountain bikers. If you want to get the incline out of the way early, st... The hike: The Canyon Hollow Trail moves through the heart of the Corner Canyon trail system. It offers lots of shade, views of the Wasatch Mountains a... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Meadow Lava Tubes
The Meadow Lava Tubes are a series of underground passages left by lava flows long ago. Parts of the tubes have collapsed, leaving deep, ditchlike corridors with floors of black boulders. But parts of them remain enclosed tunnels. The tubes are fun to scramble through, and they are just minutes awa... The Meadow Lava Tubes are a series of underground passages left by lava flows long ago. Parts of the tubes have collapsed, leaving deep, ditchlike cor... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Red Reef Trail — Red Cliffs Recreation Area
The Red Reef Trail is a glorious (and popular) canyon hike in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area north of Harrisburg, which is part of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. There was no parking available at the Red Cliffs Campground and trailhead when I visited on a Sunday earlier this month, but the crowds ha... The Red Reef Trail is a glorious (and popular) canyon hike in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area north of Harrisburg, which is part of the Red Cliffs Dese... -
OUTDOORS AND TRAVELExplore the Rockies with new family friendly guide and a dog named JakeFamilies who enjoy taking their dogs on hikes and camping trips might want to check out “Jake’s Nature Guide: Rocky Mountains,” a new kid-friendly book inspired by a curious Salt Lake City canine. Author Mark Danenhauer and his family have spent years exploring the local natural world with their dog... Families who enjoy taking their dogs on hikes and camping trips might want to check out “Jake’s Nature Guide: Rocky Mountains,” a new kid-friendly boo...
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Utah Hike of the Week: Overlooking State Street in Hurricane
Directions • The trailhead is in a cul-de-sac at the eastern edge of 1000 South in Hurricane. From State Street (also known as State Route 9), turn south onto 200 West for four-tenths of a mile. Then turn east onto 400 South, followed by a quick turn south again onto 180 West. Follow 180 West for si... Directions • The trailhead is in a cul-de-sac at the eastern edge of 1000 South in Hurricane. From State Street (also known as State Route 9), turn so... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Warner Valley Dinosaur Tracks
This short and sweet hike leads to a floor of sandstone that contains a display of dinosaur tracks. The tracks probably were left by the famous carnivore dilophosaurus and smaller megapnosaurus, paleontologists believe. In an interpretive sign at the tracks, officials with the U.S. Bureau of Land Ma... This short and sweet hike leads to a floor of sandstone that contains a display of dinosaur tracks. The tracks probably were left by the famous carniv... -
OUTDOORS AND TRAVELArches National Park issues new travel delay warnings as road construction continuesArches National Park, already a popular spring destination, is going to be challenging to visit through much of 2017 due to road construction. Officials recently warned that park visitors should expect long lines and significant delays to enter the park, especially through Sunday during the annual E... Arches National Park, already a popular spring destination, is going to be challenging to visit through much of 2017 due to road construction. Officia...
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Utah Hike of the Week: Monrovian Park in central Utah
This hike follows along a babbling brook into a stunning canyon in one of Utah’s less-visited areas. Directions • Take Monroe’s Main Street south to the end of town, where it bends southeast near a parking area and map kiosk just north of 800 South. Here the road becomes Monroe Canyon Road. Foll... This hike follows along a babbling brook into a stunning canyon in one of Utah’s less-visited areas. Directions • Take Monroe’s Main Street south ... -
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Utah wildflower update: Revenge of the Plyf
Learning to identify flowers is one of the most gratifying parts of hiking for me. But yellow flowers are a struggle. A lot of them look generally like sunflowers or dandelions in various sizes, and I don’t always remember to take a photo that clearly shows the foliage or the size of the plant. Th... Learning to identify flowers is one of the most gratifying parts of hiking for me. But yellow flowers are a struggle. A lot of them look generally l... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Lake Blanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon
The hike begins in the Mill B Trailhead parking lot as you follow a paved road east along the creek. The Lake Blanche trail branches off to the right about ¼ mile from the parking lot. In a few hundred feet, you will cross the stream on a bridge. The trail steepens into a steady incline as you head ... The hike begins in the Mill B Trailhead parking lot as you follow a paved road east along the creek. The Lake Blanche trail branches off to the right ... -
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Wasatch wildflower update: Early blooms emerging in low places
On of my favorite traditions of spring and summer is to chase the wildflower blooms uphill. I love following the flora of the Wasatch and learning how it interacts with slope, aspect and elevation to create different displays at different times. Trying to identify the plants makes hiking like a scav... On of my favorite traditions of spring and summer is to chase the wildflower blooms uphill. I love following the flora of the Wasatch and learning how... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Many Pools — Zion National Park
Many Pools is a beautiful, family-friendly hike with little traffic and great educational value. Kids can examine the carving of sandstone by water in the series of pools forming up the slickrock drainage, and during part of the year they can see the frogs that make their home in this tucked-away pa... Many Pools is a beautiful, family-friendly hike with little traffic and great educational value. Kids can examine the carving of sandstone by water in... -
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Filmmakers get fired up for Kanab’s Little Hollywood Shootout
Filmmakers looking for a challenge might want to consider participating in Kanab’s Little Hollywood Shootout, which begins at high noon Wednesday at the historic Parry Lodge. The competition’s film production requirements, including locations and a theme, will be revealed to participants. Competitor... Filmmakers looking for a challenge might want to consider participating in Kanab’s Little Hollywood Shootout, which begins at high noon Wednesday at t... -
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Gear highlights from the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017
With 1,100 exhibitors, the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is like a megalopolis of gear merchants. Here is a sampling of new and upcoming outdoor products on display this week at the Salt Palace Convention Center. <h4>•Patrol 35 ski backpack by Mystery Ranch, $279</h4> One of the bet... With 1,100 exhibitors, the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is like a megalopolis of gear merchants. Here is a sampling of new and upcoming outdoor prod... -
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Gallery: Hiking photos from late summer and the fall of 2016
A lot of people are complaining about 2016. But us Utah Hike of the Week hikers found a lot of joy out on those Utah trails. Swipe through the photos or click on the gallery link to see where we hiked in the late summer and fall of 2016. Click here to see photos from the spring and early sumer hik... A lot of people are complaining about 2016. But us Utah Hike of the Week hikers found a lot of joy out on those Utah trails. Swipe through the photos... -
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Rangers to lead New Year’s Day hikes at three Utah state parks
Utahns can ring in the new year with group hikes at three state parks. Park staff will lead the hikes on Jan. 1 and discuss the parks’ histories and natural features. Utah State Parks are asking hikers to bring plenty of food and snacks, dress appropriately for the weather and watch the three parks... Utahns can ring in the new year with group hikes at three state parks. Park staff will lead the hikes on Jan. 1 and discuss the parks’ histories and ... -
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Quit trying to sell me new ways to hike with alcohol, outdoor industry
It’s the great hiking question of our generation: What do I do if I’m up the trail pouring a shot of bourbon and the North Korean Army finds me? Not to worry, the VSSL Flask, as recommended in the Gear Hungry gift guide, is made from “Military spec aluminum.” Not that the North Koreans will see tha... It’s the great hiking question of our generation: What do I do if I’m up the trail pouring a shot of bourbon and the North Korean Army finds me? Not ... -
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Here’s the 2016 Utah outdoors holiday gift guide
It’s hikers’ and campers’ favorite time of the year — other than hiking and camping season. But it’s definitely skiers’ and snowshoers’ favorite time of the year. They can enjoy those activities and get some gear for Christmas. The Salt Lake Tribune staff members who contribute to the Hike of the W... It’s hikers’ and campers’ favorite time of the year — other than hiking and camping season. But it’s definitely skiers’ and snowshoers’ favorite time... -
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Book review: 'Hiking Arches National Park' is a thorough guide to a crowded treasure
Some people wait their whole lives to visit Arches National Park. Some of us here in Utah are regulars. Both groups will be able to find useful information in outdoor writer Tristan Higbee’s new book, “Hiking Arches National Park: An Opinionated Guide to the Park’s Best Hikes.” The subtitle’s seco... Some people wait their whole lives to visit Arches National Park. Some of us here in Utah are regulars. Both groups will be able to find useful infor... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Black Dragon Canyon on the San Rafael Swell
Directions • From the town of Green River, take Interstate 70 west for 13.2 miles. On the north side of the interstate, just a few feet beyond mile marker 147, look for a turnoff in front of a livestock gate. (You can set your GPS for 38.925223, -110.416902.) Open the livestock gate and then close ... Directions • From the town of Green River, take Interstate 70 west for 13.2 miles. On the north side of the interstate, just a few feet beyond mile m... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Edge of the Cedars State Park kiva ruin and art walk — Blanding
This short walk takes hikers into an ancient kiva and by artwork evokative of the lives and times of Ancestral Puebloan people. The kiva, an underground structure, has been restored, and visitors can climb down a ladder through the roof to explore. Among the sculptures is a life-size Kokopelli form ... This short walk takes hikers into an ancient kiva and by artwork evokative of the lives and times of Ancestral Puebloan people. The kiva, an undergrou... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Paria Canyon and Buckskin Gulch to Lees Ferry
Directions • Obtain permits from the Paria Contact Station along U.S. Highway 89 near Kanab, Utah, then head back northwest for 5 miles and take a left onto House Rock Valley Road. Follow this road 8.4 miles to reach Wire Pass Trailhead. You will need to either leave a second car at the destination ... Directions • Obtain permits from the Paria Contact Station along U.S. Highway 89 near Kanab, Utah, then head back northwest for 5 miles and take a lef... -
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Arches National Park stops issuing backpacking permits
Arches National Park has stopped issuing backcountry camping permits pending a review. The park recently updated its backpacking page to say a moratorium on permits began Sept. 6. The page then explains that Arches’ last completed a plan to manage its backcountry in 1988. “In the past 10 years, th... Arches National Park has stopped issuing backcountry camping permits pending a review. The park recently updated its backpacking page to say a morato... -
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Utah Hike of the week: Limber Pine Nature Trail in Logan Canyon
Directions • The trailhead is about 30 miles east of the mouth of Logan Canyon on U.S. Highway 89, near the summit but before heading down toward Bear Lake. Watch for signs that will direct you to a small parking lot. Hike • This is a great hike to take to stretch your legs on your way to or fr... Directions • The trailhead is about 30 miles east of the mouth of Logan Canyon on U.S. Highway 89, near the summit but before heading down toward Bear... -
Yellowstone’s cell phone coverage grows despite plans to limit it
Billings, Mont. • Adventure seekers encounter untamed wilderness when they enter the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park. Howling wolves. Deadly grizzly bears. Steam-spewing geysers as seen nowhere else on earth. A refuge from ringing cellphones? Not so much anymore. In the popularity contest b... Billings, Mont. • Adventure seekers encounter untamed wilderness when they enter the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park. Howling wolves. Deadly ... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Upper Muley Twist Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park
Capital Reef is known for its isolated, awe-inspiring terrain, and there is no better example of the geology than hiking Upper Muley Twist, a canyon that cuts through the Waterpocket Fold, the 100-mile expanse of buckling terrain that is the major geologic feature in Capital Reef. Arches and sandsto... Capital Reef is known for its isolated, awe-inspiring terrain, and there is no better example of the geology than hiking Upper Muley Twist, a canyon t... -
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Utah Hike of the Week: Curtis Bench Trail in Goblin Valley State Park
Directions • From the visitor’s center, take Goblin Valley Road 1 mile south to an intersection. In front of you and slightly to the right, you will see a sign directing you to the Curtis Bench Trail. Follow the sign and drive another quarter mile to the parking area. Hike • This short, flat hi... Directions • From the visitor’s center, take Goblin Valley Road 1 mile south to an intersection. In front of you and slightly to the right, you will s...
