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Thenaturalmedic AdventuresAuthor: Craig aka thenaturalmedic
Hello there, and thanks so much for joining us here! You are probably wondering what this podcast is all about? In this podcast, we will talk about all sorts of outdoor adventures, but primarily, for now, we will focus on hiking and backpacking. No other outdoor adventure is so accessible to so many people! So please join us as we talk about how to hike/backpack and learn how to hike any length trail from your local neighborhood parks to those long trails such as the Appalachian and others worldwide! Remember... "in every walk with nature; one receives far more than he seeks... - John Muir " See you on the trail! Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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I Came For Bryce, Stayed For The Weird Sand Pillars
Episode 154
Friday, 16 January, 2026
Send us a textTrade the crowds for silence and stone. We take you onto Codachrome Basin’s Panorama Trail in southern Utah, where red Entrada sandstone meets pale Henryville layers and the desert’s famous sand spires tell a surprising story about water, pressure, and time. Instead of hoodoos, these pillars rose from saturated sand forced upward long ago, then emerged as the softer surroundings eroded. The loop stays friendly underfoot, but the views scale up fast: Ballerina Spire, the quirky Hat Shop, tight turns through Secret Passage, and the wide-air drama of Mammoth Spire.We walk counterclockwise, tracing simple junctions and weighing side trips with the clock. A ranger’s geology talk reframes every overlook—ancient dunes, seismic squeeze, and iron-rich reds that make the cliffs glow. The short spur to Panorama Point seals the deal, opening a sweeping look toward Bryce country without the shoulder-to-shoulder viewpoint shuffle. It’s a day built on small choices that pay off big: pause for a snack in the shade, study wind-carved textures up close, then step back and let the horizon run.If you’re planning a Bryce Canyon trip, consider this as your quieter complement: fewer people, different formations, and a narrative of stone that deepens the whole region. We share practical tips on route direction, timing, water, and which side spurs are worth the detour so you can shape your own loop without guesswork. Hit play to learn how sand spires form, where to find the best viewpoints, and why Codachrome Basin belongs on your map. If you enjoyed the journey, subscribe, share with a friend who loves Utah’s canyon country, and leave a quick review—what should we hike next?Support the show
