by Ellen Heyn, Communications Associate
We're wrapping up 2015, and toasting the Colorado Plateau's best. Here are five of our favorites among the endless landscapes, places, and trails that set our spirits free.
Dr. Suess' whimiscal landscapes come to life in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. While a trail leads you to Yellow Rock, the most fun comes from wandering across this colorful landscape as you like. Check out this hike ›
Leave the Moab hubbub and national park crowds behind by climbing up to this hidden nook surrounded by sandstone fins, petroglyphs, and premiere panoramic views! Get maps ›
From Golden Throne and Ferns Nipple to Mummy Cliff and Whiskey Flat, Capitol Reef National Park is full of quirky names to match its unusual landscape. Visit this park ›
Catch a glimpse of prehistoric life on the plateau at Hovenweep National Monument. With six archaeological sites in less than two miles, the Little Ruin Canyon Trail offers maximum rewards for minimal effort. Hike details ›
The Uinta Mountains, located at the far northern reach of the Colorado Plateau, offer excellent summertime hiking given their high elevation. Lofty Lake Loop is a pleasant walk that climbs past several lakes. Breathe fresh air ›
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