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The Ultimate Guide to Canyonlands National Park
Photo by Dann Petty on Unsplash The beauty of Canyonlands National Park barely feels real. It’s almost hard to comprehend how the desert — a place that many believe to be desolate and empty — contains so much magnificence and depth. The area was shaped by rivers that still wind through the park today, reaching a […]
A Guide to the Five Utah National Parks
The redrock expanse of the Southern Utah desert is home to five incredible National Parks. Each destination offers different attractions, hiking trails, and types of experiences. While Arches, Zion, and Bryce have iconic sights and world-class trails, they see a surge of crowds during the peak season. Meanwhile, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef feature more rugged […]
5 Epic USA Hiking Adventures
With so much constant stimulation in our daily lives, it’s hard to quiet the mind and think. Getting into nature offers a way to find some silence and clarity, and it’s an important tool to counter unrealistic standards of survival in modern society. And these USA hiking destinations provide some much-needed beauty and relaxation. Luckily, […]
Delicate Arch Trail
General Description Delicate Arch is the most iconic arch in the park. It is on the Utah state quarter, and on the Utah license plate. The opening beneath the arch is 46 feet tall and 32 feet wide, making it the largest free-standing arch in the park. The trail to the arch is 3 miles […]
Devil’s Garden Trail
General Description Devil’s Garden is one of the most spectacular areas in the Arches National Park. It offers views of arches, spires, and fins–narrow rock walls, that you get up close and personal with on this trail. The trail starts off easy, with a well-packed gravel path, and gains difficulty along the way, with route […]
Tower Arch Trail
General Description Tower Arch is a 92-foot spanning arch in a secluded corner of Arches National Park. The trail weaves through sandstone fins, past Marching Men and leads to Tower Arch on a series of ups and downs. This trail is great for families, and hikers who want to experience a large arch, up close […]
Fiery Furnace
General Description Fiery Furnace is a natural and complex maze that winds through towering sandstone walls of Arches National Park. The only way visitors can enter Fiery Furnace is on a ranger-led hike, or by obtaining a day-use permit from the visitor center. There are trail markers for a counter-clockwise route through Fiery Furnace, but […]
The Windows
General Description The Windows section is one of the most concentrated areas of arches in the entire park. In a short amount of time and effort, you can stroll past Double Arch, The North and South Windows and Turret Arch. Elephant Butte, the Parade of Elephants and the Garden of Eden are all visible in […]
The 9 Best Destinations for Walking and Hiking Holidays
Walking holidays are the perfect opportunity to immerse in nature and escape the bustle of your work life. So, here at Wildland Trekking, we’ve compiled recommendations for the best walking and hiking holidays! As America’s largest and highest-rated hiking adventure company, we know how to find (and plan) exceptional hiking holidays. We have almost two […]
The Ultimate Guide to Arches National Park
Nestled in the red-rock wonderland of Southeastern Utah, Arches National Park is a testament to the unrivalled beauty molded by the persistent forces of time and geology. Imagine being surrounded by towering sandstone fins and arches so large they appear otherworldly. As the sun gradually sets, the vast landscape transforms into a panorama of warm […]