Picture of Utah 12
Caption: Southern Utah
Labor Day 2015 Highway 12
Adventures
Caption: Highway 12 is one of the Crown Jewels of Utah. It spans 123 miles between Torrey and Panguitch.
Within its bounds are wonders upon wonders.
Scenic backways meander from the main route. Mountains rise, canyons descend. There is much to be explored.
Picture of Lower Calf Creek Falls
Caption: Our journey begins at Lower Calf Creek Falls.
Picture of Lower Calf Creek Falls
Picture of Lower Calf Creek Falls
Picture of Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm
Caption: That evening we enjoy a fantastic meal at Hell's Backbone Grill in Boulder UT, one of Utah's best farm to table restaurants.
Picture of Peekaboo Canyon
Caption: PEEKABOO & SPOOKY The following day we set out for a 27 mile drive down Hole-In-The-Rock road to explore some slot canyons.
Water + desert sandstone = natural artistry!
Picture of Peekaboo Canyon
Picture of Peekaboo Canyon
Picture of Spooky Gulch
Caption: Some fun maneuvering is required in Spooky Canyon
Picture of Spooky Gulch
Picture of Spooky Gulch
Picture of Spooky Gulch
Caption: We made it!!
Picture of Devils Garden
Caption: Later that afternoon we stop at the devil's garden. The devil sure has a green thumb!
Picture of Devils Garden
Video of Kodachrome Basin State Park
Caption: Our base for the night is Kodachrome Basin state park. The clouds clear just in time for sunset.
Picture of Kodachrome Basin State Park
Picture of Bryce Canyon National Park
Caption: BRYCE CANYON In the morning we slowly wake up, have breakfast, and head to our last stop on highway 12.
The amazing views and sweet smelling air of Bryce Canyon bring our trip to a perfect end.
Picture of Bryce Canyon National Park
Caption: Thanks for reading!
- jdang
