Hidden Gems

Unveiling the Best of State Parks: An Adventure Travel Guide Series

January 31, 2024
Melissia & Alex
Adventures, Camping, Hidden Gems, Hiking, Hot Springs, Nature, Planning, Recommendations, Recreation, Things To Do, Tips, Travels
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If you’re like us, you’re already deep into planning your 2024 (and even 2025!) outdoor travel destinations. While national parks tend to top people’s lists of places to go, state parks don’t get as much love. We’re here to help you avoid making that mistake. Enter our Best of State Parks Adventure Travel Guide Series! Not only are state parks just as spectacular as our national parks, they’re less crowded, have more opportunities for recreating, and are probably closer to…

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Nine Mile Canyon - one of Utah's unique travel destinations

Unique Travel Destinations: Exploring Utah’s Nine Mile Canyon

August 30, 2023
Melissia & Alex
Adventures, Hidden Gems, Recommendations, Recreation, Things To Do, Things To Do, Travels, Utah
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If you’re fascinated by Native American rock art and looking for unique travel destinations, you will LOVE exploring Utah’s Nine Mile Canyon! Located just south of Price, Utah, you might miss it on your way to Moab as you drive down Highway 6. Do yourself a favor. Plan an extra day to explore this outdoor art museum. You won’t be disappointed! Insiders Tip: Make your way to Helper, Utah and stay at Castle Gate RV Park. You just might make…

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Stanley Lake in Idaho with the Sawtooth Mountains in the background.

Top 7 Reasons You Need to Visit Stanley Idaho

August 10, 2023
Melissia & Alex
Adventures, Camping, Hidden Gems, Hiking, Hot Springs, Idaho, Leave No Trace, Nature, Recommendations, Recreation, Things To Do, Tips, Travels
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Idaho is a diverse and beautiful state with various landscapes. You really can’t go wrong anywhere you decide to explore in this great state. It has a little something for everyone.But the true gem, in our humble opinion, is the vast amount of outdoor recreation areas to adventure and explore. Nestled at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains and along the Salmon River in central Idaho is our favorite place…Stanley and the surrounding Sawtooth Wilderness. Here are the top 7…

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Goblin Valley State Park in Utah - part of the Swell located in Emery County

Hidden Gems in Utah: The San Rafael Swell

May 9, 2023
Melissia & Alex
Adventures, Hidden Gems, Nature, Recommendations, Recreation, Things To Do, Travels, Utah
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While it may not be as widely known or visited as some of the more famous national parks in Utah, such as Zion or Bryce Canyon, The San Rafael Swell, otherwise known as The Swell, offers its own unique beauty and charm and is one of the hidden gems in Utah. Offering you a wide range of recreational opportunities including hiking trails, rock climbing routes, picturesque camping and boondocking locations, and scenic drives, this area covers approximately 2,000 square miles…

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