Top Things to Do Near Monticello, Utah
Located just 40 miles from the entrance of the Canyonland’s Needles District, Monticello is a great base for hikers wishing to explore some iconic trails. It also serves as a great base for historians and geologists, as the area is pepper with Indian ruins and unique rock formations.
Monticello was settled by members of the Church of Latter-day Saints in the 1890’s. Monticello is the second most populous town with approximately 2,000 residents in San Juan County. It grew between the 1940’s to 1960’s during the Uranium boom. Continue reading “Top Things to Do Near Monticello”