by Ellen Heyn, Communications Associate
The Grand Canyon Trust is excited to announce our new online trip planning tool: the Colorado Plateau Explorer.
Over the past year and a half, we have been gathering information about hiking trails, campgrounds, museums, and visitor centers across the Colorado Plateau – and now we’re going live! From the bottom of the Grand Canyon to the obscure peaks of the Henry Mountains, the Colorado Plateau Explorer covers the ground you have yet to see.
The heart of the site is an interactive map, which you can customize by adding topographical layers, satellite imagery, land ownership, and more. From here, you can navigate to detailed descriptions of over 75 hikes and 50 campgrounds, along with tips, history, and other extras. The Colorado Plateau Explorer also features information on visiting national parks, monuments, and tribal lands.
You’ll find conservation news sprinkled throughout the site, and information about the Trust’s work tied to every hike. Our goal for the Colorado Plateau Explorer is to turn hikers into activists, inspiring them to join us in protecting and restoring the landscapes we all treasure.
The website and its resources are completely free. We’ll be adding new hikes to the site every month, so please check back often and happy trails!
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