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Park in the dirt lot on the right side of the Shell gas station, you will see a metal fence with an opening, once you go through the fence you will see the cave about 100 yards back

You will NEED exact coordinates to get here, make sure to use the ones above!! This is also home to the Mars Desert Research Station because it's one of the only places on Earth that closely resembles Mars!! With that being said, there are some areas you cannot go into and it might even look like you're entering an unauthorized area when you're actually in the right place, which is why it's so important to follow the exact coordinates above!! You NEED a 4x4 to get here, please do not try coming here without one especially if it's been raining because you could easily get stuck!! Be sure your maps are reliable when you have no service because there's little to no phone service here (we had none most of the time!) We recommend adding 'stops' so you can get your directions to Bentonite Hills and then to your next destination!

1. Grand Canyon (2 hr • AZ-64) 2. Petrified Forest (1 hr • 1-40) 3. Zion (40 min • UT-9) 4. Bryce Canyon (1 hr • UT-63) 5. Capitol Reef (1 hr 30 • UT-24) 6. Canyonlands (2 hr • US-191) 7. Arches (2 hr • US-191) 8. Grand Teton (30 min • US-26) 9. Yellowstone (~1 hr 15 via US-191) 10. Glacier (30 min • Going-to-the-Sun Rd) Kalispell / Alberta

How to get there Train from Plaça Espanya + Cable car (Aeri) or scenic rack railway (Cremallera)..both epic. Get the Trans Montserrat ticket to cover all transport! Driving only takes about an hour and the parking is pretty convenient and plenty! I don't remember the cost, but you have to pay at one of the booths. HAn What to see/do Black Madonna (go early to skip lines!) Montserrat Monastery Sant Joan Funicular for next-level views Hike Cami de Sant Miquel

Visit Bellagio & Varenna, two of the lake's most charming villages Explore the stunning gardens of Villa Balbianello & Villa Carlotta Enjoy a lakeside aperitivo with breathtaking views

Wander through Piazza San Marco & admire St. Mark's Basilica Take a gondola ride & explore the colorful island of Burano Visit the historic Teatro La Fenice & sip a spritz along the Grand Canal

Marvel at the Duomo & the rooftop views over the city See The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci at Santa Maria delle Grazie Stroll through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele I| & shop in the fashion district

Catch the sunset in Manarola or Vernazza Hike the scenic trails between the villages or relax by the sea Try local seafood pasta & Ligurian focaccia

Explore medieval towns like San Gimignano, Pienza & Montepulciano Go wine tasting in the Val d'Orcia & enjoy the best Pecorino cheese Drive through the cypress-lined roads of Tuscany's countryside

Discover ancient history at the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Pantheon Dine in Trastevere & enjoy authentic carbonara or cacio e pepe Visit Vatican City & climb St. Peter's Basilica for panoramic views

Take a boat tour around the island & visit the Blue Grotto Explore Anacapri & take the chairlift up to Monte Solaro Swim in hidden coves & soak up the island's glamorous atmosphere

Explore Mount Etna & visit the stunning Greek Theatre in Taormina Relax at the dreamy beaches of San Vito Lo Capo or Scala dei Turchi Indulge in Sicilian street food: arancini, cannoli & granita

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if you're doing the cliff top trail you need to keep walking after you pass the lighthouse. It's only 5 minutes down the path from it!

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Trail of 10 Falls, spring

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The steam train crossing changes with the season. At the very least you can expect a crossing twice a day, once at 10:45am and again at 3:30pm

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