It’s the end of 2019, which means it’s time for the annual roundup of the Top 20 Pages on Anne’s Travels! The top pages are pretty much the same as last year – Out of State Learner Permit Laws, 10…
Picking Apricots at Capitol Reef National Park
I had always heard of the orchards at Fruita in Capitol Reef National Park. Established by the Mormon pioneers in the 1880s, the settlers created a network of irrigation channels to allow not only crops to grow, but also orchards…
Beautiful Early Summer Hiking to Ibantik Lake
One of the great things about hiking the Uinta Mountains in the early summer is that there is still snow on the peaks. Of course, that might mean there is still snow on the trails, too, but if you can…
Patreon Monthly Post – Zone 1 (Pacific Northwest) & Zone 2 (Northern Southwest)
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17 Arches Across the West (you probably haven’t heard of)
There’s something about the gracious span of an arch that takes our breath away. The gravity-defying feat is eye-catching at worst, and enthralling at best. Many people know about famous arches and natural bridges, like Delicate Arch or Landscape Arch…
The top 15 Pages on Anne’s Travels in 2018!
It’s the end of 2018 (where did the year go?) and we get to look back for a bit and see what the internet thought was the most interesting (or useful?) posts and pages on Anne’s Travels were over the…
Early Season Hiking on Bald Mountain
If you’re looking for one hike in the Uinta Mountains that will give you bang for buck, I’d highly recommend Bald Mountain. The scenery you drive through to get there is almost worth the visit, but once on the trail,…
Hiking the (Shorter) South Slopes up Mt. Agassiz
On visiting the Uinta Mountains last June, we decided on our last day to take a bit of a risk. The risk wasn’t in scenery – it’s hard not to have a good view from the top of a rocky…
17+ Epic Lake Day Hikes (You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)
Or, more accurately, Epic Lake Day Hikes in the Western US You Haven’t Heard Of But Should Visit ASAP I may be a view junkie, but lakes have never held a special appeal to me. Well – they did…
The 6 Best Day Hikes in Arches National Park
Arches National Park is one concentrated lot of sandstone – filled with arches, rock formations, and incredible views. Unlike many national parks, where you might drive an hour just to get between one hike and the next, Arches is small…