Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is home to Glass Mountain, a 15-foot mound made of selenite and hidden deep in the desert. Here's how you can visit the formation.

The trail is about 2.2 miles round-trip. It's relatively easy to follow and do, but it is rocky in sections and has a gradual ...

Moab may be a destination known for extreme sports, but the natural wonders on its doorstep make it an ideal setting for ...

A mudbank in Dark Canyon. For decades, the Colorado River has dropped its load of silt where it has run up against the Lake ...

Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker ...

Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker in Utah’s Arches National Park. The park famous for dozens of natural, ...

An experienced hiker who became trapped in quicksand for hours at a famed national park in Utah on Sunday described the ordeal as "the closest I’ve ever come to dying." Austin Dirks, who has logged ...

UTAH, USA — Experienced hiker Austin Dirks found himself in a situation many may think is an irrational fear — getting stuck in quicksand. Dirks, a 30-year-old man from Glenwood Springs, Colorado, has ...

Quicksand is a corny peril in old movies, but getting stuck in it really did happen to one hiker in Utah Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did ...

With its national parks, slot canyons, and sand dunes, this region of Utah is as geographically diverse as it is awe-inspiring. Zion National Park is home to breathtaking red rock canyons and ...

With a little planning and the right cold-weather gear, winter can be a wonderful time to experience Utah’s "Mighty Five" national parks. Southern Utah offers plenty of opportunities for hiking and ...

Overseas visitors to 11 of America’s most popular national parks will need to pay an extra $100 per person to get in starting Jan. 1, the Interior Department announced Tuesday in a bid to make up for ...