The Inn Of Escalante

Southwestern Utah


A wonderful find, with eight spacious rooms sporting aspen furniture, skylights and porches. Rooms feature landscape murals with Western motifs. Tom, the host, provides vast quantities of coffee and extensive trail information, with helpful binders containing photos and directions.


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