Dead Horse State Park is lesser known than the nearby and more famous Arches National Park. It’s worth seeing if you’re in the region for a longer trip, especially if you’re visiting Canyonlands National Park because it’s an easy detour. This state park has stunning canyons, rugged landscapes, and a touch of ancient magic. It's where Canyon Country meets the Colorado River's flow. In this blog post, let’s dive into the untamed beauty of Dead Horse State Park, specifically the East Rim Trail where you can see the best views of the park in a very short amount of time.

Canyonlands National Park is not as well known as its neighbor Arches, but it’s worth the visit for its stunning desert landscape. The park itself is incredibly large, but I’ll focus on the most popular section, the “Island in the Sky.” This section is a massive flat-top mesa that you can drive onto that has many panoramic overlooks of the Colorado River. In this post, I’ll give you an idea of some things to do if you have 2 days to spend exploring Canyonlands.