Utah is home to four of our glamping locations. The southern part of this state stays warmer a little longer and luckily for tourists or visitors, holds four national monuments. If you are staying at one of our locations, or even in the area, be sure to check out these beautiful sights:
1. Natural Bridges
To start off, these historical monuments are actually Utah’s first national monuments and is located near Canyonlands. The three bridges names are Sipapu Bridge, Kachina Bridge, and Owachomo Bridge. This location is famous for having an amazing view of the night sky as it has one of the darkest skies at night along with having little to no pollution nearby. You can view these from a viewpoint or an overlook and there are even hikes or short walks to get to these destinations. Here is a very helpful site to visit for further information on these!
2. Rainbow Bridge
Staying on the bridge theme, Rainbow Bridge is located near Lake Powell and borderlines Arizona and is the sixth-longest natural bridge in the world. If you are someone who loves hiking, backpacking, and camping, this destination is for you! It is pretty difficult to get to as it consists of a 32-mile round-trip hike. Taking 2-3 days for this trip is a good suggestion to follow. Although that is a long time, it is definitely worth it to see this scene and experience a memorable journey. You can either follow the Rainbow Bridge North Trail or Rainbow Bridge South Trail. A great tool to find this trail (or any trail) is through the AllTrails app!
3. Cedar Breaks
The next monument is located in the mountains of Cedar City. Cedar Breaks is also known to be a smaller version of Bryce Canyon. This geological amphitheater consists of red, orange, and yellow colors that lead into perennial trees, hiking trails, and even camping sites. This beautiful scenery can be enjoyed in a relaxing manner by families. The trails to hike there can be found here and the driving directions can be found here.
4. Hovenweep
The last national monument in Utah is Hovenweep located south of Moab. This is the most historical site I would say out of all of them due to its still-standing details. This was home to over 2,500 Indian tribe members and over 25 tribes. The stature and buildings of what used to be homes in the past are now a masterpiece to view for people in the present and even in the future. Here is an information link with directions and guidance for your visit.
The great outdoors has so many sites and monuments to visit and experience. This is your sign to go explore and appreciate all of the history and illustriousness the world has to offer! Visit one of our amazing Wander Camp locations located near the National Monuments!
Written by: Lauren S