With over 1.9 million square miles, there is so much to explore in and around Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument.

• Drive along the Burr Trail: Starting right in the town of Boulder Utah, this scenic drive takes you into the famous canyons of towering red sandstone cliffs. If you are looking for the most instagrammable viewpoint on the drive then make sure to stop here.
• Explore Grand-Staircase National Monument: There are many hikes and sights in and around the Grand-Staircase National Monument to fill your days at Yonder Escalante, but here are a few worth mentioning: Big/Little Horn, Lower Calf Creek Falls, Devils Garden, Male Trail, Golden Cathedral, and Cosmic Ashtray. Make sure to get the All Trails App for the most up-to-date hiking information.
• Discover Bryce Canyon National Park: Located about an hour west of Yonder Escalante, Bryce Canyon is the closest national park to the property. Featuring the otherworldly, reddish-orange hoodoos, admire the park from above or descend down into the spire-shaped rock formations. Click here for more information about Bryce Canyon as well as the other Mighty 5 National Parks.
• Visit Zion National Park: This is easily one of the most popular National Parks in the USA and should not be missed when road tripping through Utah. Learn everything you need to know about getting around in Zion National Park via the provided shuttle bus service as well as about hiking the incredible Angels Landing.
• Drive Through Capitol Reef National Park: Though it is the least popular of the Mighty 5 National Parks, Capitol Reef is still breathtaking. Giant red sandstone cliffs greet you as you enter into the small lush river valley. Don’t let its size fool you because the best sights are actually off the beaten track. To find out more about this hidden gem, click here.

Looking for other amazing sights Utah has to offer, check out our quick travel guide The Mighty 5: A Guide To Southern Utah’s Best National Parks.

Hells Backbone Grill: This delicious farm-to-table restaurant is located about an hour from Yonder Escalante in Boulder. It is always busy, so get there right when it opens at 4 PM to avoid long wait times. We went at around 6 and had to wait two hours to get seated since they don’t take reservations!

Escalante Outfitters: This was our go-to restaurant while staying at Yonder Escalante. It is located right in the town of Escalante, around 10 minutes from Yonder. The menu features pizza, sandwiches, and salads so there is something for everyone. We also loved their small outdoor patio, perfect for watching the sunset while enjoying your meal.

Kiva Koffeehouse: Somewhere between Yonder Escalante and Boulder Utah is Kiva Koffeehouse, literally in the middle of nowhere. With sweeping views and great coffee, it provides the perfect break during your drive through the mesmerizing Grand-Staircase National Monument. If Yonder is sold out during the time of your visit, look into the Kiva Kottage Escalante, right next to the coffee shop.