Utah Trails
Delicate Arch Arches National Park - Delicate Arch.  The emblematic arch appears on the Utah License plate, and while it is certainly not the largest in the park, it is probably the most memorable.   Two overlooks provide a distant view of the arch, but the best way to see Delicate Arch is by hiking a 3-mile round trip trail right up to it.  This is one trek you will not soon forget.
Do not leave Arches National Park without seeing Delicate Arch. The emblematic arch appears on the Utah License plate, and while it is certainly not the largest in the park, it is probably the most memorable. Two overlooks provide a distant view of the arch, but the best way to see Delicate Arch is to hike right up to it. This incredible 3-mile trek is a must-do for… Read more.
Mojave Desert Trails
Mojave Desert Petroglyphs
Visitors driving though Mojave National Preserve between Baker and Kelso Depot may wish to stop near Seventeen Mile Point for a quick walk to simple petroglyphs drawn into the volcanic rock outcroppings along the road. While certainly not the only petroglyphs in the preserve, these might be the easiest to get to.A petroglyph engraved into the rockOn Kelbaker… Read more.
Joshua Tree Trails
Joshua Tree Barker Dam Hike joshua Tree National Park Trail desert reservoir dam look hike
Barker Dam Loop visits a small foreign-looking reservoir within the Wonderland of Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park. Hikers of all abilities will enjoy this level 1.5-mile hike. The water can all but disappear during the dry season, so make a point to visit this trail in the winter and spring.The well-marked loop is easy to follow and easy to hike. From the parking… Read more.
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