We weren’t very interested in this park, but my dad camped here to wait for us, so we agree to a couple of nights. The drive through sparse neighborhoods and expanses of sagebrush before the rocks and dunes come into view. These look cooler than I expected – the sand is a really bright orange. Dad and Sarah are out hiking in Zion, so I go for a barefoot run on the dunes. It’s feels fantastic, soft and free. I hit my time limit well before I want to turn around.

Sandy Hollow State Park Campsite