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Things To Do

“I’d rather wake-up in the middle of nowhere than any city on earth.” 

                                                                       -Steve McQueen

One of the best things to do in Escalante is wake-up in the middle of nowhere. With around 1.8 million acres to explore of the Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument there is plenty of places to wake-up. To plan your hiking/backpacking/camping/canyoneering adventure see our on-line store for all the books, maps and gear you need.  Many local guide services offer trips from short day hikes looking for ancient ruins and rock art to extended technical overnight trips to deep slotted canyons.  For more information on local guides services see our Local Links page.
Hiking on the desert not what you are looking for? We also have the Aquaris Plateau in our backyard. There are endless high mountain lakes and streams to be explored, both for their fish and beauty. See our Fly-fishing link for more information.  We also have maps of the Dixie National Forest for sale in our on-line store.

Mountain biking is a great way to see the area and also the historic sites in Escalante. We have mountain bikes for rent, along with everything else you would need. For more information see our mountain bike rentals page.

You could also spend the day driving scenic routes taking photographs of the area, while viewing birds and wildlife. The BLM and State Parks also offer various different educational programs.  Another great drive is the Hell's Backbone Road, the original road that linked Escalante and Bolder.  Come check it out to see where its name comes from.  For more information go to: http://www.ut.blm.gov/monument/index.php  or check out our Local Happenings and Local Links pages for more information. 

We also offer various classes and programs, call or e-mail us for more information.