Red Fleet and Steinaker State Parks are two reservoirs located just north of Vernal, in Utah’s northeastern corner. Both offer great adventuring opportunities on the water and on shore. We selected these parks to be the perfect place to introduce Kya, our three year old daughter, to the great outdoors for a weekend of camping, [...]
Wow, the last five years have just flown by – life just seems to get away from you at times; busy with the family, kids, work, friends….etc. My husband and I were celebrating our fifth year anniversary last fall and trying to figure out what to do, where to go and who would take care [...]
(sugar and spice and everything nice) By Red Oelerich Well, yes. Five year old Maggie and her six year old cousin Ruthie fit the bill. But more than sugar and spice, both are full of spit and vinegar when it comes to having a southern Utah adventure with grandparents Namie and Pops. What an odyssey! [...]
Park City will become the model for the IMBA Ride Center Program Author: Mark K. Fischer Park City, Utah, recognized internationally, as a world class winter recreation destination, is getting some well-deserved attention for its summertime opportunities. The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) announced last November, that it has designated Park City, Utah as the [...]
By Tracy Reed If you haven’t been to Moab lately then you need to plan a trip to southern Utah’s desert oasis. With new trails, new restaurants and lodging or camping options galore, you won’t be disappointed. There has been a huge effort by the Bureau of Land Management and local trail advocacy groups, Moab [...]
By Señor Rojo Photos – Monique Beeley Maybe you’ve been to Moab. If not, maybe you’ve thought about vacationing there. Perhaps you’ve heard or read about the legendary mountain biking, river running, climbing and all the other outdoor adventures Moab offers. Hard core? Sure. Extreme athletes flock to this southeast Utah town by the thousands [...]
Is there anything more satisfying than enjoying Utah’s great outdoors with your kids? Maybe. Doing it with your grandkids. And leaving the parents behind! Eight year old cousins Max and Ethan are no strangers to Utah’s outdoor adventures. Campers, hikers, river runners, cyclists and skiers, these active youngsters started at an early age. But this [...]
Kanab, just about as far south as you can go in Southern Utah, coined that phrase for its signature slogan some years ago. With all due respect to the circus, when you spend a vacation in Kanab, you’ll find their motto is more than just a play on words. There are several towns and communities [...]
By Julie K. Trevelyan Imagine southern Utah. The sky is such a perfect cerulean blue it’s almost unbelievable. Sandstone cliffs, spires, and ridges come together in crazy, multi-hued jumbles: brick red, faded citrus, light cream, caramel, pale lavender, sage green, dark chocolate. Trails meander all around this red rock playground, leading high up to wind-blown [...]
The Healing Power of Outdoor Recreation By Dr. John Librett When Olympic skiing Medalist Jimmie Heuga was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1970, his doctors told him not to exercise, believing exercise would be detrimental to his health. After six years, frustrated with his sedentary lifestyle, Heuga borrowed a friend’s bike and started [...]