I was looking for a place to take a nap and later a walk. I found Lions Park and it is nice. I love…read moreto report on parks, (maybe I like the naps and walks??) so here is the Lions Park report: Volleyball, Baseball, Big Fire pit that could seat 35 in two circles around the pit Nice lawns, Well kept Restrooms Deep Shade so brink a blanket to enjoy the lawn for that nap Group area are there to enjoy as well with a sign up right there in the park Oh and a playground for the little ones too!

Note: Map App sent us to the wrong place!!!…read more But first: This is a great little park for a summer picnic lunch on the way to Moab. The first reviewer described it well, and is the reason why we chose to stop here. We're enjoying the shaded picnic tables, playground, and big grassy field for kicking a soccer ball around. There's also a basketball court, volleyball net on the grass, a little "skate park" with ramps, a drinking water fountain. It was pure luck that we found it, though, because the map app sent us up a gravel road for 4 miles in the wrong direction!!! We turned around after a driving a few hundred yards and the road started to climb (and a group of guys on ATVs gave us curious looks as they drove by) and decided to drive into town in hopes of finding a shady bench, when we stumbled upon it! I'm attaching a photo of the CORRECT location in the map app (Apple, I'm so disappointed in you, your map app is STILL cr*p!)

Nice park, with two play structures for kids, lots of grass, and a cool visitor center with a rock…read morecollection!

Amazing city park with a lower jungle gym and upper jungle gym, Skate park, pavilion, mini…read moreamphitheater, baseball Diamond and hill for rolling down.

Clean park with picnic tables. Great stop along State route 89 or Interstate 70. Nice shade…read more Nice playground as well.

This is a fantastic park of traveling with a pet that needs a break from the car! We have stopped…read morehere three different trips and had the entire park to ourselves every time! It is a very big park with a fence between the park and the road. It has many shade trees, sitting areas and a park for the kids! If you need a pit stop I highly recommend!

There is some very interesting history at Cove Fort and we really enjoyed our visit. And it is…read morefree! Elder & Sister Isom were friendly and informative tour guides -- they each provided details about Cove Fort's origins and subsequent happenings here while allowing us space to look around and read the interpretive plaques on our own. The tour started with a good, short film shown in a restored cabin across the road from the fort. Then we proceeded to the rock fort with its 18-foot walls and huge thick gates. All of the rooms inside have each been decorated as they would have been when this outpost was functioning in the mid-1800's. We had passed by this place on the freeway several times previously, but thought it would be a long drive to reach the historical spot. Not so! It's close to the off ramp on a well-paved road. Plenty of parking and clean restrooms help make a visit here a very positive experience.

There's a 14 minute video that gives a bit of how the "fort" came to be. I can see how it served a…read morepurpose for travelers passing through, especially if the weather was particularly bad. They had a scavenger hunt for the kids, too.

Park more for sports and kids activities. It has lots of picnic tables and the fields are all…read morefenced. Parking lot.

Definitely a hidden gem!! I stumbled upon Fish Lake when scouting out the best location from which…read moreto watch the Annular Solar Eclipse (10/2023). What a find!! I inadvertently discovered that this is also home to Pando The Trembling Giant - which is the world's largest tree - something else I've had on my must-see list for years!! Win win!! This national forest is beautiful! You've got mountains surrounded by a massive Aspen clone (Pando) and Utah's largest natural mountain lake with the clearest water I've ever seen! Not to mention all the birds - but most especially the Mountain Bluebird - also known as the "bluest of the Bluebirds" and one I've been chasing for YEARS - we found almost 20 here!! Jackpot!! We had such a fantastic time watching the eclipse here - and we were totally surprised that we had the place all to ourselves pretty much - this place is very off the radar (luckily). There are several campgrounds surrounding the south entrance but the larger one is under construction. Luckily the bathrooms were still open - but not stocked so bring TP lol! The thing I loved most - apart from the bluebirds - was Pando!! What a fascinating natural wonder! Currently the world's largest tree - but used to also be the world's largest living organism - until the giant fungus mats of Oregon were discovered lol. Pando is an "Aspen clone" - it looks like a huge forest of beautiful Aspen trees but is actually all one giant organism - very cool! And a breathtaking sight, especially in the fall when the leaves change to golden orange colors! There are tons of hiking trails and even ATV trails - but you need a Utah certification so be aware. Fishing is also a highlight here. Their website says they accept America the Beautiful passes here - but I couldn't find out how much a day pass costs and there were no pay stations or boxes when entering. Roads are well maintained and there are lots of viewpoints and parking areas. Easy to find - just plug "Pando" into your GPS and it takes you right to it. The drive in is gorgeous as well. And it sits between Richfield (a great town to base yourself out of) and Capital Reef National Park which is well worth a visit! Can't go wrong in this area - it'll keep you busy for days!!

We decided to take highway 153 from Beaver to Juntion, UT. It was definitely out of our way but…read moreworth every minute. With the changing colors of the trees and Beaver River flowing every corner took my breath away. The weather was perfect the entire way. There are camp and fishing areas all up and down the highway including sxs trails and more. Highway 153 is closed during winter in some areas so make sure you check your route ahead of time. I recommend a high clearance vehicle if you're planning to do the entire drive through with the last 25 miles or so being a well maintained dirt road. Such a beautiful area.

This is a national park located in Utah about 2.5 hours drive from Moab. Stop in their Visitor…read moreCenter so you can get a trail map. They also have guides on hand that will help you plan your adventure and answer any questions. We chose to hike Hickman Bridge and Colab Canyon Trails. We also drove out to see Bentonite Hills. The trails were moderately difficult and we enjoyed the challenge. We had a capable vehicle so we were able to make the treck to Bentonite Hills. Capitol Reef Park is somewhat overshadowed by the big ones so be sure not to miss it!

Truly a hidden gem with mountains of stunning colors - ribbons of orange, white, grey running…read moreacross and sculpted by wind and water over millions of years. We went end of April and it was not too crowded. We started with Hickman's Bridge trail at 8:30 am after a short stop at the Visitor Center. We stayed at Capitol Reef Resort which gave us a nice handout summarizing the trails as well. For Hickman's Bridge, the small parking lot had a bathroom. It is rated as an easy-moderate trail. The trail was about 250-300 feet up switchbacks and stairs then an easier area before lots of rock scrambling to see the stone arch. Hiking poles were helpful navigating the ascent/descent and rocks until I went on all four's for some areas of tilted, uneven rocks. We almost missed seeing the bridge; we were so intent on trying to find footholds on the rocks and climbing. I think the left side of the loop would have been easier. Even though it is only 0.9 miles with a 400 elevation gain, it took us 1.5 hours round trip at my stopping to breath and carefully climbing/descending the rocks. Capitol Gorge Trail (2.3 miles, 80 ft elevation change) was more my speed being mostly flat and walking on small stones (hiking boots were helpful) through a canyon. (If it is going to rain; beware of flash flooding). The highlight was seeing faint petroglyphs and Mormon pilgrim signatures (from the 1800's) on parts of the rock walls. If you don't like climbing up rocks, I would say skip the optional hike up the mountain to see the water "tanks" or areas in the stone where the water collects. I saw some on the HIckman Trail and never finished that part since my thighs were getting too tired. My husband had difficulty finding the actual trail among the rocks and had to backtrack. The next day, my husband left at 6:45 am to do Navaho Knobs so he could be back by 11 am (we got a late checkout). Driving around the park, you can see the beauty without effort and the number of stunning rock formations and colors was truly something to behold.

Love this park. It has a fun river blocked off for water play for the kids. They have two different…read moreplaygrounds. Lots of shade. Lots of tables.

This West Park is the park to have access to the multiple trails, coal Creek and the water drop…read morefeature. It still is a main park with tables, large green open spaces and a parking lot. I enjoyed the hike because it was on a paved roadway following the coal Creek.

After picking up a burrito I had the pleasure of eating lunch in this beautiful park. Mature…read moretrees, grass, picnic tables, a playground. All your basics. I found a table under a tall tree and enjoyed my food while family's relaxed in the grass. One thing I found convenient was the amount of trash cans. I didn't have to search far to dispose of my trash. This park is not far from the freeway and would make a great pit stop. It's always nice to stretch the legs and take in some fresh air!

My kids loved this park so much!! It has all their favorite play structures. Perfect for a stop…read morealong the 15. Plenty of shade but not over the play equipment. Restrooms were clean!

Such a fun way to spend an afternoon! I'm Impressed by the…read morecollection on display. The proprietor is very knowledgeable. I love that there is a little shop and an opportunity to take art lessons here. Lots of fun for the entire family!