Look down from the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park and you’ll see a narrow dirt road carved into the cliffs below. It twists back and forth through a series of switchbacks that seem almost impossible from above before disappearing into the enormous canyon country surrounding the Colorado River. This is Shafer […]
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Pioneer Day in Utah: The Story Behind July 24th and Why It’s the Perfect Time to Explore Moab
If you’re visiting Utah in late July, you may notice something unusual. Fireworks light up the sky, parades fill the streets, rodeos are underway, and many businesses close for the day. You might even wonder why Utah seems to celebrate another Fourth of July. Welcome to Pioneer Day, one of Utah’s most cherished traditions. What […]