Welcome to my Utah page! Here, you’ll find all of the articles I’ve written about my travels through the great state of Utah. It’s home to five national parks – the Mighty Five, as they call it. There’s breathtaking scenery, unique rock formations, canyons cut from millions of years of water flow, and so much more!
I hope this helps make your trip better.
Places to see in Utah
Moonscape Overlook in Central Utah
Toadstool Hoodos outside of Kanab/Page
Best things to do in Arches National Park
Hiking around Fishers Tower outside of Moab
1-day in Canyonlands National Park
5-day Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks Itinerary
Hiking guide to Observation Point in Zion
Utah is one of those places that never really runs out of surprises. I’ve spent years traveling through the state, and no matter how many times I go back, it still feels impossibly vast and wildly diverse. One day you’re hiking through a narrow slot canyon carved by flash floods over millions of years, and the next you’re standing on an alpine ridgeline that feels more like Colorado than the desert Southwest. That contrast is what makes Utah such a compelling place to explore and why it continues to fuel so many of my trips, photos, and stories.
Most people start with the big names: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands. And for good reason. These parks are iconic for a reason, with landscapes that feel almost unreal in scale and color. Zion’s sheer sandstone walls, Bryce’s hoodoos glowing at sunrise, and Delicate Arch framing the La Sal Mountains. They’re the kind of places that stick with you long after you leave. But Utah really shines once you start venturing beyond the headline destinations and into the spaces in between.
That’s where the state opens up. Scenic byways that stretch for hours without seeing another car. Small towns that act as gateways to massive public lands. Dirt roads that lead to trailheads, overlooks, and campsites you won’t find on a postcard. Utah is built for road trips, for slow travel, for pulling over constantly because the light just hit the cliffs the right way. It’s a photographer’s dream and an adventurer’s playground, whether you’re into hiking, backpacking, canyoneering, climbing, mountain biking, or just wandering with no real plan.
The desert gets most of the attention, but Utah’s mountains deserve just as much love. The Wasatch Range offers easy access to alpine hikes, lakes, and fall color, while southern Utah’s high plateaus provide cooler summer escapes and surprisingly lush landscapes. Even in winter, Utah holds its own with world-class skiing and snowboarding, making it one of the few states where you can realistically experience four very different seasons of outdoor adventure.
What I appreciate most about Utah is how much room it gives you to explore on your own terms. You can chase solitude or stick to well-marked trails. You can plan meticulously or let the road decide for you. There’s a sense of freedom here that’s increasingly hard to find, especially when you step onto public land and realize just how much of the state is open to everyone.
This page brings together my Utah guides, itineraries, hikes, road trips, and photography from across the state. Each article dives deeper into a specific place or experience, but they’re all connected by the same idea: Utah rewards curiosity. The more time you give it, the more it gives back. Whether you’re planning your first visit or your tenth, there’s always another canyon, viewpoint, or trail waiting just around the bend.