Desert Southwest Guide
Our favorite destinations in the desert for (mostly) outdoor activities
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caving |
hiking |
rockhounding |
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#26 Lone Rock Beachcampground beach lake swimmingSandy beach access to Lake Powell, with camping right on the beach
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campgroundLovely campground and picnic spot with pit toilets
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#26 Lone Rock Beachcampground beach lake swimmingSandy beach access to Lake Powell, with camping right on the beach
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campgroundState park campground convenient to St. George and Zion.
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campground hikingSmall, secluded BLM campground near dinosaur footprints and Red Reef trailhead.
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historic siteCan't go inside but can see from road
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#26 Lone Rock Beachcampground beach lake swimmingSandy beach access to Lake Powell, with camping right on the beach
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museumMuseum with rocks and artifacts in cave
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museum shop
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park hiking
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restaurantGiant margaritas with a side of Mexican food
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rock art hikingPetroglyphs on boulders at the Santa Clara River Reserve
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scenic driveRt 9 from Springdale winds through the park to the East Entrance Ranger Station
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shopInteresting shop that sells locally quarried picture sandstone
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museum shop
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trailhead cavingHuman-made tunnel that is fun to explore
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trailhead hikingSandy trail to dry, colorful slot canyon
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trailhead hikingShort hike to a short, red walled slot canyon
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trailhead hikingShort, dry, colorful slot canyon requiring a long sandy hike or 4 wheel drive
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trailhead cavingHuman-made caves that are fun to explore
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trailhead hikingSandstone that flows like fabric; incredible
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trailhead hikingProvides access to Edmaier's Secret and West Clark Bench (the Dive)
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trailhead hikingShort slot canyon hike to see a set of stacked cars
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trailhead hikingHike to some quirky sandstone formations
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trailhead hikingAccess to area of white rock hoodoos and Sidestep canyon
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trailhead hikingHike to several sets of beautiful, white hoodoos, plus some bonus slot canyons to explore
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#30 Red Reef trailtrailhead hikingShort, scenic hike that is popular (parking fills fast); dino prints nearby
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trailhead hikingProvides access to the scenic Candy Cliffs area
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trailhead hikingSemi-technical wet slot canyon requiring a permit
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trailhead hiking
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trailhead hiking
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trailhead hikingShort trail on Zion scenic drive that leads to an overlook
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visitor centerStop off for the latest weather, road, and trail information
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trailhead cavingHuman-made tunnel that is fun to explore
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trailhead cavingHuman-made caves that are fun to explore
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park hiking
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trailhead hikingSandy trail to dry, colorful slot canyon
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trailhead hikingShort hike to a short, red walled slot canyon
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trailhead hikingShort, dry, colorful slot canyon requiring a long sandy hike or 4 wheel drive
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hikingArea of beautiful sandstone with waves and teepees
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trailhead hikingSandstone that flows like fabric; incredible
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trailhead hikingProvides access to Edmaier's Secret and West Clark Bench (the Dive)
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trailhead hikingShort slot canyon hike to see a set of stacked cars
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trailhead hikingHike to some quirky sandstone formations
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trailhead hikingAccess to area of white rock hoodoos and Sidestep canyon
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trailhead hikingHike to several sets of beautiful, white hoodoos, plus some bonus slot canyons to explore
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rock art hikingPetroglyphs on boulders at the Santa Clara River Reserve
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#30 Red Reef trailtrailhead hikingShort, scenic hike that is popular (parking fills fast); dino prints nearby
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trailhead hikingProvides access to the scenic Candy Cliffs area
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trailhead hikingSemi-technical wet slot canyon requiring a permit
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trailhead hiking
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trailhead hiking
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trailhead hikingShort trail on Zion scenic drive that leads to an overlook
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campground hikingSmall, secluded BLM campground near dinosaur footprints and Red Reef trailhead.
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#26 Lone Rock Beachcampground beach lake swimmingSandy beach access to Lake Powell, with camping right on the beach
Last updated: December 22, 2024