We drove up from the Grand Canyon and stopped in Kanab for the evening. We checked out Hamblim Park…read moreso our toddlers could run around. It's a very cute little park at the foothill of a mountain. The kids really enjoyed the play structure. swings, LARGE grassy play area, and the spongee floor. Yep, I said "spongee". The ground beneath the play structure is filled with recycled (I'm guessing) rubber bits so walking on them makes folks slightly bounce. The park is right around the corner from the downtown area and on the way out of town. It was just the trick to get my littles out and about.

Kanab, known for "The Wave" and proximity to "Wire Pass" and "Buckskin", my family from Los…read moreAngeles, traveling through Kanab, also attended a spectacular firework show on the 4th of July at this Jacob Hamblin Park. My preteen kids said it was one of the best shows they have seen due to our close proximity to the lighting of the fireworks! Everything seemed bigger! Explosions louder! We were practically right under most of the explosions in the sky, with ambers literally falling on top of us / the spectators! Perhaps because if the dry air. At the very end of the show, our fears were realized as one last firework exploded on the ground, and some cardboard shrapnels flew into the spectators, hitting some of them. Fortunately, we think there were no injuries! We were just glad that we could attend and celebrate 4th of July far from home!

Popped in on the way home from Zion after someone suggested it. It was a pretty sight but I didn't…read morehave time to really enjoy any activities. I would be interested in visiting again to book activities and walk around more.

Stayed in site 21 near camp host so Wi-Fi was strong. Restrooms were super clean and showers were…read morefree, with nice hot water, overall a good camping experience, the camp host were very helpful, purchased firewood.

I am so glad I made a short stop at this national monument. Darcy, the ranger at the desk, was…read moreamazing and answered all of my questions and more. When she didn't know the answer, she looked it up and told me later. The Visitor's Center is extremely well designed and the history of the natives and LDS pioneers in the area is very thorough and exceptionally well presented. I also had the privilege of visiting the main historical building where another incredibly helpful ranger answered my mass of questions. He, too, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and history. This isn't a monument you will want to spend a whole day visiting; after all, it's only 400 acres. But, if you're driving through Fredonia, don't miss it.

I didn't really know what to expect but I was passing nearby and figured I should check out this…read morenational monument. I was picturing more of an aquatic scene with the word "springs" involved and pipe just some funny little name for it but...it really was a pipe! an pipe that ran the spring through the building, providing water to the Mormon settlers that came here. I knew very little about the history of the area, LDS settlers, or the Native Kaibab Paiute peoples that populated the area before the settlers arrived so I walked away with a lot more knowledge around their struggles over the land. It's not a big monument so you don't need a ton of time here, thought you could spend a while digging into the history with a ranger led walk or taking a stroll on the easy loop trails. They also host night stargazing sessions which I wish I would have been able to take advantage of. In addition to the historical structures and information I was given, I enjoyed checking out all the animals (chickens, steers, etc) and garden structures on the property as well. If you're a history buff and/or dig getting an education with your national parks adventures I recommend stopping by. If you're more into scenic views and nature, this one may not be your thing. But it's worth a stop no matter what if you're in the area.

We reserved a Jeep tour to Peekaboo Canyon the first week of December…read more Easy communication and booking. We got to there 10 min before our tour, met Raymond, our tour guide and 3 of us climbed in the Jeep. Peekaboo Canyon is amazing and not for outside of Kanab. Definitely need a 4x4 and to know how to drive in deep sand. It's an easy hike into the canyon. Raymond offered stories, history, and geology facts. Also, tips for the best settings on your phone to get even better pictures... plus showing the best places to take a picture...and he made sure to take a few of us with our phones. A great tour we highly recommend!

Full day tour, Jeff picked us up at the hotel and drove us to the locations. He shared so much…read moreinfo on the history there. Absolutely beautiful, pictures can't capture the full beauty! Get the permit for South Coyote Butte, we hardly saw anyone there at either location the day we went. Highly recommend, would go back in a heartbeat!

This small little place is where THE WAVE lottery action takes place. You're best chance at hiking…read moreand seeing the wave is through here. Don't bother trying to go there without a permit, if caught without one, the fines can be up to 1000-10000 dollar fine and 1 month in jail. Come at 8 am in the morning, no later than 8:30. The lottery is for 10 spots for the following day. Ask about cancellations. Usually the winter season is easier to win compared to the other seasons. If you do win, be sure to prepare enough water/food for your survival as people have gotten lost and died on this particular hike. The staff here are friendly and very informative if you need pointers on where to go, what to do in and around Kanab. They will whip specific maps seemingly out of thin air as they speak to you. Most nice hikes require higher clearance 4x4 vehicles to get to. But if you don't have that kind of car, you can either rent one or go with a tour group (costs more) or hitch hike with someone else who's going. We had that opportunity but we didn't take it. Maybe you guys will be luckier

The road was not marked as being heavy sand and only suitable for atvs. There was no to turn around…read moreonce I realized that it was sand.

Diana's Throne has many colors. You won't be able to miss it at US 89. The trail head is easy to…read morefind but not marked. I would suggest load AllTrail App before you go. The trails on AllTrail got blocked due to the fence. Please wear paint cover to your shoes. Because you may need to walk on the weed floor which the do have thorns. The Diana's Throne is a big sand hill with multiple colors. The base is beautiful when you reach it. We did advance because of block trail. Bottom of hill was blow by wind for many year and caused the wave to be presented. Do not park your car in the sand. You won't be able to get it out.

Our family (two kids, ages 11 and 14) did the half-day Guide's Choice canyoneering trip in Ladder…read moreCanyon yesterday with Brett, and it was the highlight of our Utah trip -- and that's saying something given the competition. Brett was phenomenal. He made every one of us feel completely safe and confident through all the rappels (5 or 7, depending on who's counting -- we lost track because we were having too much fun). He struck that perfect balance of professional guide and enthusiastic local -- he clearly loves this place and knows it deeply, from the geology of the rocks to the broader mountaineering history of the area. That kind of knowledge just adds another layer to the whole experience. We drove over from our lodge to Easton Zion, and I'll be honest -- I wondered briefly if it was worth the extra time. It absolutely was. As a bonus, Brett had a great eye for photos, so we came home with some incredible shots to prove we actually did it. If you're in the area with family and want an adventure that's equal parts exciting, educational, and just flat-out memorable -- All Ways Adventure is your answer. Ask for Brett.

I went to Utah recently with a school trip as a chaperone, and I was assigned to go to the…read morecanyoneering activity on the first day of the trip. I was blown away by the guides, Darren, who made sure that everyone? from the kids who were semi-experienced and knew what to do, to the children who were there for the first time, he treated them with kindness, learned their names, and tailored the pace and atmosphere to their needs. Then, there was Brett, a very kind and experienced man who kept the group going both physically and mentally. He was always there during the hard parts if the journey, keeping us going with kind and uplifting remarks, exuding an air of safety, and making absolutely sure that we felt okay. Not one person got stuck on a rappel, or refused to do something. In fact, the kids were clambering to get over the edge of whatever cliff, chute, or crevice they had to traverse. And not to forget, Brett did this in chaco, like sandals, it was insane. Once again, I think this was the best rappel trip of my life, and with the kindest, most engaged leaders there were.

We made visits to Bryce. Zion and Capitol Reef on our own. Then we thought why not take a tour…read more Jeff showed up early to take us on our adventure to Peekaboo amd White wave. It was a nice ride in his 6 seater can-am. The ride was way to rough for a normal car and it looked like you could get lost way to easy. Jeff was very knowledgable and gave us a little lesson on geological make up of the area. We had a great time and got some great pictures. I would do this trip again. His prices were very reasonable and Jeff was not it a rush. Take your time and enjoy the journey.

Wonderful experience! Jeff and Shawn are excellent guides. Both Jeff and Shawn very friendly and…read morepersonable. We toured coyote south buttes after winning a permit at the BLM office. Jeff didn't rush our tour and showed us all the beautiful spots. Tour was a great substitute for not winning the wave lottery.