Hiking the Paintbrush Canyon and String Lake, Grand Teton National Park

String Lake, Grand Teton National Park

One of the most beautiful sights in the Tetons, String Lake is just north of Jenny Lake and a hop away from Jenny Lake Lodge. With its crystal clear still waters you will have plenty of opportunity for those perfect reflection pictures! It’s also the starting point for the Paintbrush Canyon hike which is one of the …

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Hiking Phelps Lake Trail, Grand Teton National Park

Phelps Lake, Grand Teton National Park

Phelps Lake Trail in Grand Teton is a moderate 4.7 mile round trip hike with a 965 feet elevation gain. The trail head to the hike is on a dirt road off of Moose–Wilson Rd. About a mile and a half into the trail, there is an overlook that has sweeping views of Phelps lake …

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Picnic at Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake is one of the most popular areas of Grand Teton National Park and is a prime location for scenic tours and motor boating. It also serves as a starting point for many hikers that often choose to hike the dozens of other nearby trailheads. Area Map The lake has two separate areas to …

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Top 9 things to do in Zion National Park in 3 days

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Zion National Park in Utah is home to some of the most picturesque scenes in the state of Utah. With many trails to hike, beautiful landscapes to photograph, and the fantastic variety of geological and natural wonders, it is definitely our most favorite national park among Utah’s mighty five national parks. Zion is only 80 …

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Half day picnic in Kolob Reservoir, Zion National Park, Utah

Kolob Terrace, Zion National Park

You probably have heard about Zion, but have you heard about Kolob? Kolob Reservoir and Kolob Terrace is about an hour away from Zion National Park and doesn’t get as many visitors as its beauty deserves, which is probably a good thing as you get a chance to explore wilderness and enjoy amazing view all by …

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Hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park

The Narrows, Zion National Park

The Narrows is a gorge carved by the Virgin river in the narrowest part of the canyon in Zion National Park (hence the name “Narrows”) and is only 20-30 feet wide in some areas. The “hike” is actually misleading as there is no hiking trail – you actually a walk upstream in the river in knee …

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Walking Pa’Rus Trail in Zion National Park, Utah

Parus Trail, Zion National Park

Pa’Rus Trail in Zion National Park is an easy walk along the Virgin river and is a great way to spend an evening around sunset time. It offers fantastic views of the mountain ranges on either side of the canyon. The best way to get on the trail is to get off the Canyon Junction shuttle …

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