From Bear Lake to Snow Canyon, these are our desert expert's coolest places to romp around outside The national parks of Utah usually steal the thunder, but don’t forget about its state parks.

Subscribe today. The national parks of Utah usually steal the thunder, but don’t forget about its state parks. Utah has 46 state parks, and there are some serious gems among them. I’ve rounded ...

There’s no shortage of public lands to explore in America, from craggy canyons and remote islands to ancient forests and ...

Discover the mountains, canyons, and lakes at Ashley National Forest in Utah. It's a great destination for a family-friendly ...

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Utah’s national parks alone brought in $3 billion to the state economy in 2023 and supported over 26,500 jobs. Meanwhile, the National Parks Service as a whole generated $10 for every $1 it ...

Another great option to enjoy the unparalleled red rock and mesa scenery that is southern Utah without the crowds is to make time to visit some under-the-radar state parks. A fraction of the ...

Almost two-thirds of Utah's land is federally owned, meaning that it's nearly impossible to traverse the state without cutting through some combination of national parks, monuments and recreation ...

On Thursday, as they hiked down from Delicate Arch, Kelly and Cody Duncan extended their trip from Tennessee to see Utah's five parks in just four days with their 5-month-old daughter in tow.