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Collet Top Arch: Off-roadin’ on the Kaiparowitz Plateau

utah0rbust September 3, 2020 Native American Ruins

Ever since I moved to Utah in 2005 I’ve been in love with the abundant  ancient archaeological sites so perfectly constructed that still exist today. I feel extremely fortunate to see these places and learn about the cultures that once lived and thrived in the area. This arch has been …

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Steep hike to amazing rock art!

utah0rbust March 26, 2020 Petroglyphs

I’m trying to see the silver lining right now with the mass hysteria surrounding COVID-19. Kids are homeschoolin’, work is crazy, and being so far away from my friends and family in PA has me stressed. Thank goodness for outdoor therapy. It’s a real thing, y’all! Over the weekend we …

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Mollie’s Nipple to Starlight Cave EPIC

utah0rbust November 10, 2019 Pictographs

Starlight Cave in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument (GSENM) is a place I’ve been plotting to go to since I moved to Utah nearly 15 years ago. Steve and I tried (once upon a time) to find the cave (filled with really old and amazing pictographs) but with little …

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Mom’s Day at Weaver’s Cave

utah0rbust May 13, 2019 Pictographs

Mother’s Day is my favorite day. I love seeing my little boys grow up into sturdy, adventurous big boys. I am so lucky that they share my love of exploring (MOST TIMES). Today I got to choose the adventure — and I had read about Weaver’s Cave a while back …

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Twisted Hoodoo craziness

utah0rbust November 26, 2017 Uncategorized

I’m totally obsessed with this place! Located kinda near Page, AZ (Churchwells, to be more precise), this super remote and other-wordly place is called Colorful Canyon. And it’s FANTASTIC! Uh huh. Where’s Waldo? We set out to find the Twisted Hoodoo — a really top heavy rock spire with a …

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Sidestep Canyon: A secret hike to another planet

utah0rbust October 27, 2017 Uncategorized

One of the most remote, weird, and amazing places I’ve ever been to Welcome to weird southern Utah. And hello, Sidestep Canyon! Sidestep Canyon doesn’t sound like the most amazing place in the world, but I’m going to let you in on a little secret: IT IS! Giant colorful biscuits …

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Best Kid Hikes near Kanab, UT: Cottonwood Narrows

utah0rbust April 24, 2017 Uncategorized

Cottonwood Narrows, in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, is a great, family-friendly hike that is practically one of the most scenic places around. This is actual real life. This is real scenery World’s largest dirt pile? Grosvenor Arch – double the cool

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Birthday Arch

utah0rbust January 29, 2017 Uncategorized

Harry relaxes in the shadows of this big arch Birthday Arch! The name alone just sounds fun — and the hike to get here was really easy and perfect for a spring or fall day with the family. The hike is about 4 miles round trip from where you park …

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Two more miles: Bryce Canyon Ultra

utah0rbust June 21, 2016 Uncategorized

About 5 miles to the finish. I already started writing this race report in my head around mile 24. You know, you have a lot of time on your hands when you’re running a whole lot of miles in the middle of nowhere. It went something like this “Wow, I …

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White Wave

utah0rbust January 18, 2016 Uncategorized

An unusually warm Sunday gave way to an adventure-filled afternoon exploring the high desert. Our destination was the a unique short slot canyon called the White Wave (sometimes referred to as Nautilus Wave). I’ll post directions at the bottom. Entrance to the white wave My little explorers The desert makes …

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Jill Williams

I'm Jill and I'm an outdoor junkie, personal trainer, and certified bunny hugger. I am in love with the red rocks and desolate landscape that southern Utah offers. The outdoors is what feeds my soul. I love of trail running, hiking, exploring and photography. I spend nearly all of my free time exploring the high desert with my husband, 2 kids, and an unruly pack of mutts. xoxo

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