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Sight seeing, hiking
Distance is 46 miles W of Blanding, 1 hour 10 minute drive. There are overlooks to the three major bridges, but it is very spectacular to hike down to each one. We have done it with a baby carrier, though a couple trails may be less suitable for young walking kids. To hike down to each one, it would take 2-3 hours total. There is also a much longer continuous hike to all three if you prefer.
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Natural Bridges National Monument
Distance is 46 miles W of Blanding, 1 hour 10 minute drive. There are overlooks to the three major bridges, but it is very spectacular to hike down to each one. We have done it with a baby carrier, though a couple trails may be less suitable for young walking kids. To hike down to each one, it would take 2-3 hours total. There is also a much longer continuous hike to all three if you prefer.
Distance is 45 miles SW of Blanding , 55 minute drive. View prehistoric village ruins.
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Hovenweep National Monument
Distance is 45 miles SW of Blanding , 55 minute drive. View prehistoric village ruins.
Distance is 90 miles SE of Blanding, 1.5 hour drive. Take as much or as little time as you want. A couple of the ruins require a tour guide/ tickets to go down close, but most can be seen without a tour guide.
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Mesa Verde National Park
Distance is 90 miles SE of Blanding, 1.5 hour drive. Take as much or as little time as you want. A couple of the ruins require a tour guide/ tickets to go down close, but most can be seen without a tour guide.
There is a lot to explore, but do not expect the same level of infrastructure as other national parks. Be aware that this will require a higher level of preparation, fitness, and respect on your part. Please research and prepare before visiting Bears Ears. You may consider hiring a guide.
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Bears Ears
There is a lot to explore, but do not expect the same level of infrastructure as other national parks. Be aware that this will require a higher level of preparation, fitness, and respect on your part. Please research and prepare before visiting Bears Ears. You may consider hiring a guide.
Distance is 77 miles SW of Blanding, 1.5 hour drive. This is a tribal park, not a national park, so there is a fee to enter though it is reasonable.
Visitor Center Monument Valley
U.S. 163 ScenicDistance is 77 miles SW of Blanding, 1.5 hour drive. This is a tribal park, not a national park, so there is a fee to enter though it is reasonable.
This museum is full of cool artifacts to see and you can go down into a kiva as part of the museum.
Closed for renovation until August 1st.
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Edge of the Cedars State Park
660 W 400 NThis museum is full of cool artifacts to see and you can go down into a kiva as part of the museum.
Closed for renovation until August 1st.
Sightseeing
A beautiful scenic backway. An alternate route to Goosenecks State Park/ Mexican Hat which is about 25 minutes longer. 48.3 miles SW of Blanding, 51 minutes.
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Moki Dugway
Utah 261A beautiful scenic backway. An alternate route to Goosenecks State Park/ Mexican Hat which is about 25 minutes longer. 48.3 miles SW of Blanding, 51 minutes.
Beautiful deep meandering San Juan River. 51 Miles SW of Blanding, 53 minutes. State park fee.
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Goosenecks State Park
Utah 316Beautiful deep meandering San Juan River. 51 Miles SW of Blanding, 53 minutes. State park fee.