We took a breather under shady trees in Green River, explored dinosaur bones in Price, and wandered the surreal landscape of Goblin Valley—plus detoured 65 miles (and 1.5 hours) for a quick peek at Utah’s Lake Powell. Totally worth it.

From alien-like rock formations in Devils Garden to riverside hikes and the best pizza in southern Utah, Escalante delivered adventure and exhaustion in equal measure. Sand, shade, and splash zones made this one unforgettable leg of the trip.

We kicked off our Utah road trip in Page, AZ, where our pups tested the waters—literally—on a scenic Lake Powell boat day. From rocky hikes to sandy beaches and surprise boat rental hurdles, this stop had it all (plus a developing dog friendship... maybe).