Hiking Among Goblins: Goblin Valley State Park Utah

It was very hot the day we visited Goblin Valley. Nancy hiked a little bit, then went back to the picnic pavilion to cool off and get a drink. I was pretty tired when I got back from my hike and enjoyed a nice drink and being doused with water to cool off.

This video issue I encounter as I was climbing that "green rock" could not be explained. The video suddenly became "jumpy" and seemed a little out of sync.

The park is located 50 miles southwest of Green River, Utah off State Highway 24. Make sure you have plenty of gas, water, and food when you head out as there's nothing within 40 miles of the park. I would highly advise going very early in the day as high temperatures, and exposure to the sun, can make visiting the park dangerous. Also, watch out for "locals" that live in the park: Jackrabbits, scorpions, kangaroo rats, pronghorn, kit foxes, rattlesnakes, and coyotes. Most of these, however, are nocturnal.

Goblin Valley has one of the darkest night skies on earth. Virtually free of any light pollution from populated areas, the park is a certified Dark Sky Park and offers unparalleled views of the milky Way.. There are many trails to hike, including moonlit hikes and telescope tours. There are 24 camping sites (no electric) at the campground and 2 yurts.

Equipment:
iPhone 10
GoPro Hero 8 Black
Akaso EK7000 Camera
A 15 year old Olympus VG-140 Camera
Bcway Phone All-in-One Travel Tripod with Remote
Trekking Poles, Insulated Bottles, and Backpack are Ozark Trail
Hiking hat is a Tilley

Music:
Sonora by Quincas Moreira
Take Your Time by Dan Lebowitz

We travel in a 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE front-wheel drive with over 89,000 miles. We are still praying for a small Scamp or Aliner to tow behind it.

Recorded on location July 2, 2021 at Goblin Valley State Park Utah.