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  • Here’s Looking at You, 2022

    Here’s Looking at You, 2022

    Hey everyone, as we all recover from the pains and frustrations of the last two years, let’s invite each other to take a deep breath, and be still. Know that your journey here happened for a reason. You are meant to have a great vacation. We are honored that you considered us, and hope that our quality reputation continues.

    We have seen water levels drop around our illustrious Lake Powell, but there is a lot of lake remaining, and lots of fun to be had. You can still get boat rentals, jet ski and kayak rentals, as well as go for a swim at Lone Rock Beach or the “Chains” swimming area by the dam. The lower level allows for more fun with ATV rentals (also called “quads” or “razors”). You should try Epic Adventure Rides for an all-day ATV rental, if you don’t have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, or a Jeep.

    You will need a National Park pass (also called the “America The Beautiful” pass) for $80 annually, or a $30 weekly pass, to enter Lone Rock or the Wahweap Marinas. If you got the $30 pass, you have seven days to upgrade it for the yearly pass, which is a good value in my opinion!

    We have a new gazebo in the backyard of our property, and retaining wall, with views of the Grand Escalante mountain. Meet some other guests, and have an evening drink or your breakfast out back. The gazebo will light up at night, until about midnight. Our fruit trees will be blooming during summer, so pick an apple while you visit, if you feel so inclined (limit one per guest).

    I’m currently managing the property with occasional help from family. I have added exterior cameras for some extra security, however, we do have a very safe neighborhood. If I’m not available at the manager’s door, please text or call me. I might be out exploring canyons to add new footage to my YouTube channel.

    Thanks for visiting and supporting local business. I hope you love this area, and can stay at least for few nights.

  • Bryce Canyon

    Bryce Canyon

    Bryce Canyon National Park is a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, known for crimson-colored hoodoos, in the shape of spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, a hoodoo-filled depression lying below the Rim Trail hiking path. It has overlooks at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Prime viewing times are around sunup and sundown.

    As this park is a two-hour drive west of Liberty Vacation Rentals, many travelers and tourists should consider making this a next destination after checking out with us. Many locations at Bryce Canyon park can be viewed in a day. We recommend driving to Rainbow Point for the most expansive view.

    Inside the Bryce Canyon park is lodging and a restaurant, however, in the off-season, one may have to find quality restaurants just outside of the park in the Red Canyon area. Bicyclists can also enjoy a paved bike trail running through the The Red Canyon Bicycle Trail (a National Recreation Trail), running for more than 8 paved miles

    REMEMBER: Practically all national parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon, are not very pet-friendly; therefore, those planning to visit the parks should consider leaving their pets at home. Pets are prohibited on hiking trails, in the back country, and in all park buildings, and must always be on a leash no more than 6 feet long. An exception: the Rim Trail is a scenic, panoramic path where pets are definitely allowed, as long as they are on a leash at all times.

  • Swimming by the Glen Canyon Dam

    Swimming by the Glen Canyon Dam

    A free and fun jaunt down to the lake’s “secret” swimming area is fun for any water baby. Turn toward the Hanging Gardens hiking trail, right by the bridge over the dam. This will be the second left after crossing the bridge, if you’re going south, and a quick right turn, before you reach the bridge, if going north. Of course, if you miss it, just turn around at the visitor center. The road will meander down for about a mile, to an unpaved parking lot with a public restroom. Some swimmers also follow a “tops optional” policy in this swimming area.

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    After you park, simply walk carefully down the slanted, sandstone canyon walls, until you reach the water. This is a great place to swim from late spring to late fall. If you’re a polar bear, the good news is that the water never freezes over, even in winter. This is because the heat of the sun insulates the canyon walls, transferring heat into the surface of the lake. Many swimmers will find the top three feet of the water much warmer than below.

    WARNINGS: This area of Lake Powell is beautiful, but adds a small amount of danger, as the water is over 400 feet deep, and no lifeguards are on duty. Be on the lookout for occasional debris or broken bottles, and if you have a heart, please pick up any trash that was left behind by less savvy visitors. A new threat is now in the lake as well: quagga mussels. These invasive clam-like growths, can be sharp and growing on the rocks. Just keep an eye out for them when entering and exiting the water. Braver souls may want to swim across the canyon and cliff dive. Watch out for rocks under the surface of the water when jumping in, and beware of jet skis and boats, if you are swimming far away from the beach area.

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  • So Many Hiking Trails – Zion Canyon

    So Many Hiking Trails – Zion Canyon

    One of our absolutely favorite canyons to visit is the magnificent Zion. Its massive and naturally air-conditioned environment with unique terrain is unlike any other. Various forms of wildlife exist inside, including turkeys, deer, moose, chipmunks, mountain goats, and many birds. Occasionally, you may look on the canyon walls, and see professional mountain climbers scaling up and down.

    This canyon is unlike many others in the area, as it features a lodge with hotel rooms, usually upwards of $200 per night, for two people. Because we’re just over a one-hour drive away, JennMarie and I like to go for day trips at Zion on a regular basis, and many of our guests do, as well.

    The Narrows hiking trail is actually a wet and wild experience. You’ll be trekking through the Virgin River, as it flows through Zion. Highly recommended, for healthy and agile explorers.

    When visiting, you may park at nearly any shoulder off the main road, which zig-zags through the canyon, or you might also park at the visitor’s center. Hop aboard the free shuttle to travel to many of the hiking trails. Popular trails include: Angel’s Landing, Emerald Pools, the Narrows, Observation Point, and Weeping Rock. Check out these great photos, here on our blog, as well as the video link of Weeping Rock, below. The sun light coming through the clouds, as drip water seeped in front of us like a veener, led to some beautiful video.

    In early September 2018, Utah experienced a couple days of massive, monsoon rain, which caused flash flooding and rock falls in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah. Such rainfall is rare, but will render some trails unsafe. The park received nearly 3 inches of rain in three hours on a Wednesday night. Now, many of the hiking trails have re-opened.

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    REMEMBER: Hike on days when flash flood warnings are not in effect, to keep your risk to a minimum. Keep your balance when going up in elevation. Pack snacks and water. Get food, drinks, and beer at the cafeteria in the lodge. Take your trash with you as you hike in the trails, and don’t feed wildlife.