We’re back!! The long, cold winter here in Utah finally looks like it is coming to an end. Spring is in the air and we are getting back into our weeekend adventures hitting all of our favorite spots. Our first real camping trip of the year was down to Canyonlands. It felt so good to be back outside soaking up the sun and hitting trails like Aztec Butte and Murpheys Trail in the Island in the Sky District. What we love about Canyonlands is how vast and massive this National Park is. It is so spread out and there is so much to do and see that we try to go somewhere different each time we visit. If you are planning to go to this area and only have a few days we would suggest to concentrate on a single area at a time and see everything you can. There are layers upon layers and endless canyons to explore.
At the beginning of winter we were so concerned that the weather would stop us from getting outside and seeing our favorite places, but despite the snowy weather we still made sure we got several trips in to Canyonlands, Arches, and the SanRafael Swell. Even though the weather didn’t always cooperate and one time we had to wait out a huge rainstorm under a cliff and then hike out soaking wet, it was definitely worth it to get out and make some lasting memories and walk away with funny stories when things didn’t go as planned. With all our many trips one thing we have learned is that you can’t make a detailed plan or depend on pperfect weather, you just have to adapt and get out and go.
Now that winter is behind us and summer is almost here we are so excited to discover as many new places as we can. Does anyone have any cool ideas of places we need to see?
Oh Melanie and Todd, I am inspired by the two of you and your sense of adventure and beauty of nature! 🙂
I was just looking at photos from Avenue of the Giants. It’s such a gorgeous place, if you haven’t been there. Eureka has a half marathon that I was considering….. Anyway that comes to my heart in response to your question.
Blessings to you both — lovely to connect, Debbie
We haven’t been there Debbie but it sure looks amazing! We will have to add that to our list for sure! There are so many amazing places and we just want to go everywhere! Thanks for reading!
Welcome baaaack! Enjoy the season ahead.
Thanks Sheri! Can’t wait! Hope you enjoy it too!!
We are still sure it gets quite chilly out there (perhaps understatement),
How low is the temperatures at night out at canyonlands at this time?
It was definitely still chilly! It was 30-40s at night, but during the day it got so warm! One day we were hiking in the 70s and it was amazing! The desert can be crazy weather this time of year by how drastically and fast it changes!
Good for you guys to go camping already. Must still be pretty chilly. We went to Yosemite two weekends ago and really wanted to camp with the dog we are currently sitting, but the temps at night were still in the thirties, so we chickened out and had to find accommodation outside the park (no pets allowed in lodgings inside).
So looking forward to warmer weather, so we can go camping again as well. Even in Northern California it has been so rainy and chilly this winter. Have fun in your favorite parks!
Yes it was pretty cold at night still! We may have pushed it a little by camping already but we were so glad we got out! During the day it was gorgeous and warm (despite a few rain storms here and there.) we can’t wait until it’s a little warmer and we can enjoy the warm nights and sitting under the stars without layers of coats! Summer is getting so close! We’re glad you’re still reading our blog! It’s been so long since we’ve made a post and had anything to blog about! Lol… here’s to more adventures for all of us!
Beautiful, beautiful country!!! You are so lucky.
Thank you!! It’s definitely a gorgeous area- we love it!!
Nice to see you back out on the trail. Love Utah. Daughter and I hope to get in a tent camping/hiking trip to Zion in May. It’s been years since I was last there and hope the weather will be mostly agreeable.
We are glad to be back out too! Hopefully you get to visit Zion in May! Should be perfect weather at that time and not too hot yet! We can’t wait until we can be out every weekend again! Thanks for reading!
Great post- it looks like an amazing place to hike through!
Thank you! It is such a pretty area it’s so fun to go there!
Welcome back from hibernation 😉 same here and Nevadas winter is losing its grip.
It was a long winter! Lol… but this sunshine is making us happy and we can’t wait to take advantage of it and get out as much as we can!
Thank you for sharing about your adventure!! The pictures are beautiful!
Thank you so much! Todd is the best photographer! Glad you like them!
Terrific photos of a natural wonder. Thanks for taking us along on your trip!
Thank you for reading!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Missed you guys. I think we were all hibernating. It was warm one day this weekend and suddenly everyone was outside. We wondered where all the people,had come from!
We thought the same thing! Lol.. is amazing how sunshine brings everyone out again!
Your posts and pictures inspire me to get to Canyonlands someday.
Thanks so much!! We hope you get the chance to go it’s amazing!!
I love all your photos and adventures!!! I hope one day I can actually get to Utah and explore all the places you have!
Thanks so much for reading!! If you get the chance to go let us know and we will give you ideas for where to go! I’m a little jealous of all your adventures too by the beach! My dream! Lol
All of that looks absolutely beautiful. You’re super lucky you get to travel. Ah I wish I could strap on a backpack and just set on foot if that’s the least I can do. But I’ll just vicariously live through y’all. I just found your blog and I love this. Have a great day xD
Thanks so much for reading! We have lots of fun when we get out and we love to share our adventures with everyone! Keep following along!!
That’s something really amazing. Just got a new follower xD
Such a nice place to go in search for solo adventures.. Very nice pictures 😀
Thank you! It’s such a pretty area that’s for sure!! 👌
Looks like a great place! 😀
It definitely is!! So pretty!!
We were on a short trip in Utah earlier this month. Lots of amazing things to see! If you don’t already have “Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1 – A guide to the natural landmarks of southern Utah”. you should check it out. It includes details on hikes and drives to great places for pictures.
We will have to look that book up! Thanks for the tip! 👍 so many amazing places there is always somewhere new to go and something new to see!
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