Just Go Travel Blog — Canyonlands National Park

Is the “National Park Effect” Real?

December 27, 2019 • Acadia National Park • Avoiding Crowds in Our National Parks • Bryce Canyon National Park • Canyonlands National Park • Death Valley National Park • Dry Tortugas National Park • Gateway Arch National Park • Indiana Dunes National Park • Joshua Tree National Park • Pinnacles National Park • Saguaro National Park • White Sands National Park

When a national monument gains “national park” status, are they guaranteed to receive an immediate boost in attendance in the following years?

Is there such thing as a “National Park Effect?”

What will happen with attendance at the nation's newest National Parks in the next few years?

We attempt to answer the question.

14 Best Hikes in Moab

July 12, 2019 • Arches National Park • Canyonlands National Park • Dead Horse Point State Park • Utah

In recent years, Moab has become quite well known for a number of sports, including four-wheeling, rafting, rock-climbing, mountain-biking and even more extreme sports like BASE jumping. However, there are many dozens of hiking experiences within a short drive. That proximity combined with beautiful spring and fall temperatures make this a popular location with tourists.

11 Best Hikes in Canyonlands National Park

May 21, 2019 • Canyonlands National Park • Utah

Trying to pick the best hikes in Canyonlands National Park can be challenging. This park, located near Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park, has a lot of great hikes to choose from for hikers of all capabilities. The great thing is that even though there are so many trails, you really can’t go wrong with whichever hikes you pick to spend your time on.

Both the Needles District (to the south) and the Island in the Sky District (to the north) offer good hiking opportunities.