Austin Dirks used a Garmin satellite device to reach emergency responders, who rescued him in a remote canyon in Arches ...

A seasoned hiker’s worst nightmare became reality Sunday morning when he found himself trapped knee-deep in quicksand during ...

Austin Dirks unexpectedly sunk into quicksand on the second day of a solo 20-mile backpacking trip on the Hayduke Trail ...

Sometimes it's hard to believe that Utah is a real place on earth. Its majestic landscapes could easily be plucked from a ...

Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker in Utah's Arches National Park.

A Glenwood Springs man had a recent harrowing experience as he found himself stuck in quicksand and with no phone reception at Arches National Park. Austin Dirks, who ...

Location: San Juan, Wayne, Garfield, and Grand counties, Utah, United States Size: 337,598 acres (24th largest National Park) Established: September 12, ...

Austin Dirks unexpectedly sunk into quicksand on the second day of a solo 20-mile backpacking trip on the Hayduke Trail ...

On your next family visit to Utah, be sure to add in some excellent hikes for your kids! Whether your family is looking for a ...