Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to go fishing! Utah is full of great fishing spots, whether you’re fly fishing on a river, floating on a reservoir or fishing from the banks of an alpine lake. Make sure to check the latest proclamation for current rules regarding the location where you’re fishing.
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone in Montana who doesn’t love being outside. And since the Treasure State is world famous for its hiking trails, it’s safe to assume most of us love a good trek through the great outdoors. If you’re up for a bit of a challenge and don’t mind breaking a sweat, give one of these trails in Montana a try this summer.
Delicate Arch is an iconic Utah symbol – it’s even on our license plate. Every Utahn can identify it – but how many have actually visited in person? If you’ve never seen it in person, some of these things may surprise you.
Utah is known for its incredible hikes and National Parks. Zion is one of its most famous National Parks, but to get to Archangel Falls, you are going to need more than hiking shoes. The Subway Trail is a 9-mile trail in Zion National Park that brings you to Archangel Falls but is not for the faint of heart. On the Subway Trail, you will navigate through rivers, scramble over rocks, and rappel down cliff walls.
If you live in Idaho, you don’t have to go far to find some awesome trip-worthy destinations. Hiding out in the small town of Hagerman, this fossil beds park is a vastly underrated road trip destinations despite the amazing things it contains. Not only does this park preserve some fascinating ancient history, but it’s also the type of place you could spend an entire day exploring. Check out one of the state’s best-kept secrets and plan a visit to this well-hidden destination.
Known for its landscape of otherworldly rock formations, City of Rocks is a beautiful place to visit all year round. Hiking, camping, and general sightseeing are all wonderful activities at this incredible national reserve – no matter the time of year. However, few realize that the park takes on an entirely different atmosphere during the winter season, and it brings all sorts of opportunities for snowy adventures, too. Snowshoeing, cross country skiing, sledding – this park has it all in the wintertime, and then some!
If you’re looking to explore a bit more of this beautiful country but don’t want to drain your checking account, we have some great news. You’ll be able to access every single U.S. National Park for free on April 16th.
In celebration of National Park Week, the National Park Service has announced that all admission fees will be waived visitors on April 16, 2022. More than 400 parks are taking part in this nationwide event, so there’s bound to be one near you. Popular spots such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier, and Dry Tortugas National Parks are all included!
Forget the Yellowstone “Super Volcano” – did you know that Idaho’s natural geology is much more awesome (and explosively violent) than any other state in the country? Or, perhaps just as remarkably, that Idaho is home to not one, but dozens of active volcanoes?
As you can imagine, the earth was very different millions – even thousands – of years ago, and the Snake River Plain was far from the gentle rural belt that we know and love today back when it was still forming. In fact, while documentaries about Yellowstone tend to give the gem of Wyoming all the glory, new research is showing that the country’s oldest and most famous national park is actually just the remnant of a larger, older, and fiercer volcanic system right here in the Gem State. Here, the colossal eruptions of our neighboring state were made to look like mere blips on a radar.
Uniquely, though, Idaho’s deep recesses are still frothing and boiling, ready to explode at any time. While most of this activity is concentrated in one spot, we’ll also tell you about a few other places in Idaho that are ticking time bombs.
With summer right around the corner you’re probably going to be looking for ways to cool off here in Idaho. What better way to stay cool than hanging out underground? As the weather warms up, you’ll definitely want to plan a day trip to Idaho’s deepest cave: Minnetonka Cave. Hiding in the teensy-tiny town of St. Charles in southeastern Idaho, a trip to this cave will result in an adventure you’ll never forget.
Have you ever passed by a street sign that was so bizarre you had to turn around to look again? If you answered yes, you probably live in Idaho. From the same state that brought you gems like this park, we are also home to at least 16 crazy street names that are unique, to say the least – if not attention-grabbing!
