"Utah - Colorado Plateau's Wonderland" Utah by Trekki

Utah Travel Guide: 5,354 reviews and 13,821 photos

April 2009:
I am currently working on this page, because I wrote it ages ago and feel that it is very much rubbish text- and informationwise. And I miss the good old southwest so much that I will return as soon as possible, horray, red rock country!
Please be patient and wait until I am finished with the revamp.
Thank you :-)

Utah - such a simple name - such beauty behind !

Utah is one of the Southwest US states, and for me the most beautiful one.

Ok, maybe, because I like to hike, to admire earth history, to see clear skies, to sleep in the 3 million stars hotel called tent.
Or because I have close friends which live in St. George, and visiting them always gave me the opportunity to travel around and discover new miracles of red rock country.

I was here dozens of times, and wish I could go again - but this is another story.... Not anything to do with my friends but more with politics (not the Utah one....).
But maybe one day, I'll come back.....
At least, writing together my little Utah pages brings back some wonderful moments with lovely people and exciting landscape :-)

Geology heaven in Utah

Monument Valley - the famous Buttes

Utah's character is very much dominated by the Colorado Plateau, which covers more or less 60% of Utah's area.
It's heaven for geologists, and although I am none, but quite much interested in earth history, I will add some more information about how the Colorado Plateau was formed here in my pages.

Pros and Cons

Pros:red rock wonderland - exciting hiking - photographers' heaven
Cons:not a single bit !!
In a nutshell:HEAVEN !

Last visit to Utah: Dec 1995
Intro Updated Apr 17, 2009
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Prevent forest fires or wildfires !!! - Utah

Prevent forest fires or wildfires !!! Warnings and Dangers (1)

Hope, the officials don’t mind that I place Smokey Bear here to warn of forest fires. But, during all my travels in US I... more travel advice

Excellent example of desert varnish - near Moab - Utah

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During my travels in Southwest US, I often came across these funny vertical stripes on the walls. Looked as if someone... more travel advice

Map of Colorado Plateau and it's special locations - Utah

The Colorado Plateau Favorites (3)

Whole Southwest US is red rock wonderland. All is displayed due to the activity of Colorado River, who has carved it's... more travel advice

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When looking through bookstores in Utah, I always felt like in heaven, as there are so many excellent books on all and... more travel advice

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Paria River Valley Road

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Written Apr 16, 2009

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An age old dream - and it might become true :-)

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GentleSpirit Oct 8, 2012 at 6:39 AM

This looks gorgeous! How long a trip would you recommend for hiking?
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  Trekki Oct 8, 2012 at 6:47 AM
  
  Oh... how long? A lifetime I'd say. I can't get enough of the hiking possibilities in Utah, especially the lesser known parts. But miniumum 1 week.
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junecorlett Jun 23, 2009 at 11:28 AM

Very interesting tips Ingrid. I was looking for your Africa tips - when will you make them?
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sim1 Oct 17, 2006 at 11:16 AM

Utah is simply amazing! :-)) Such a beautiful photo of the Paria River Valley Road Ingrid! :-)
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pepples46 Jul 20, 2006 at 8:53 PM

schi fahren in Utah, was es nicht alles gibt :-))
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robertgaz Jul 10, 2006 at 9:01 PM

Smokey the Bear, Smokey the Bear. Prowlin' and a growlin' and a sniffin' the air. He can find a fire before it starts to flame. That's why they call him Smokey, That was how he got his name.
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tessy Apr 26, 2006 at 2:09 PM

Oh, wusste gar nicht, das du auch Ski faehrst!
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Backpackermoose Nov 27, 2005 at 1:23 PM

Elk Meadows, that is something for me! I am going home tomorrow. Mom has a lot of other friends to celebrate with her, like all the other australian friends, her trolls from her childhood and my human brother :-)
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Helga67 Nov 13, 2005 at 10:54 AM

Interesting tips, thanks for sharing
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mtncorg Oct 4, 2005 at 8:18 AM

One should not let politics get in the way of one's travels as we don't have that much time. Great looks at a place that has made a good impression on you.
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penumbra Sep 8, 2005 at 10:32 PM

I don’t think I’ve ever seen desert varnish until I found your page. Interesting.