Southeast Utah travel adventures take you through a land of dramatic cliffs, sandstone arches, and centuries of cultural history. Explore the winding canyons, ancient ruins, and hidden gems that make this corner of Utah one of the most fascinating regions in the American Southwest.
Driving the Moki Dugway is as much about the views as the road itself. Carved into the side of Cedar Mesa, the short stretch of switchbacks delivers sweeping desert vistas and unforgettable perspectives into Valley of the Gods. It’s one of those rare scenic drives where the journey is the highlight, not just the destination.
Valley of the Gods delivers some of the most spectacular desert scenery in southeast Utah, with towering red rock buttes spread across a wide, open valley. The 17-mile loop is an unrushed, unforgettable drive, especially at sunrise or sunset. Just be sure to drive it only when the road is dry and allow one to two hours.
Just south of Cedar City in the tiny town of Kanarraville, there’s a trail that manages to pack a lot of southern Utah’s beauty into just a few miles. Red rock cliffs, a cool flowing creek, a narrow slot canyon, and even a waterfall you climb by ladder, it’s all there. And thanks to a…