Exploring the National Parks

107: 5 Fascinating Fun Facts about Canyonlands National Park


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In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re diving into some seriously cool facts about John’s favorite Utah park—Canyonlands! 

This park often flies under the radar, but we’re here to convince you that it deserves just as much love as the other Utah parks—maybe even more! Sure, it’s right next to Arches, but Canyonlands has its own wild, rugged beauty that makes it absolutely unforgettable.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • A surprising fact about where this national park is located
  • What makes the landscape here so unique
  • The actual dinosaur swim tracks you can still see today
  • Some fascinating facts about the park’s current ecosystem
  • The unexpected group responsible for building much of the park’s infrastructure
  • If you haven’t been to Canyonlands yet, trust us—you will want to add it to your list! And if you are planning a visit, we’ve got you covered. Head over to DirtInMyShoes.com to grab our brand-new Canyonlands Itinerary and make your trip unforgettable.

    Your task for today: Open Google Maps or Apple Maps, switch to satellite view, and zoom in on Canyonlands National Park. Just wait until you see that insane landscape—you won’t be disappointed!

    For a full summary of this episode, links to things we mentioned, and free resources/deals to get your trip planning started, check out the full show notes here.

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