Red Canyon Arches

In May of 2026 we went to visit Panguitch Utah because I wanted to see the arches in the area.  We hiked the Arches trail and then we drove through the Red Canyon Arches.  These twin arches are actually man-made.  They carved the arches so that the highway could travel through the red fins, making it easier for people to reach Bryce Canyon National Park.  Construction began on the tunnels in 1915 and was completed in 1925.  You can watch a video of us driving through the twin arches here:  Red Canyon Arches

The twin arches are right next to each other, so you can see both of them within seconds.  We drove through them, and also walked between them to get better photos.  The road is very busy, so if you get out of your car (as many people were doing to take photos of the arches), be careful not to be hit by a car.

The arches are located here:  Red Canyon Arches

Red Canyon Arches outside of Panguitch

driving on Highway 12 towards the Red Canyon Arches

our first view of the first arch

Me at the Red Canyon arches

Solar power must light the tunnels at night

my son at the second of the twin arches

There are awesome hoodoos and other formations in the Red Canyon area near the arches

In the Panguitch Area

Obviously visiting Bryce National Park would be at the top of your list of things to do near Panguitch, but if you are in the small town of Panguitch, don't miss eating at Henrie's Drive In on Main Street.  It is located here:  Henrie's Drive In at 166 North Main Street.

Henrie's used to be a Dairy Queen many years ago, and in fact it was owned by my great grandmother Ruth Tebbs.  My mom grew up eating at the Dairy Queen and staying with her grandma in the house next door.  Whenever we visit Panguitch, we always eat at Henrie's.  They have very delicious food, especially their salted caramel snakes!  I also love their fries and fry sauce.

my great-grandma's house next door to Henrie's Drive In

Henrie's Drive In on Main Street in Panguitch

my mom with my son and daughter-in-law next door to Henrie's at my great grandma's house. My mom grew up staying in this house and eating at the Dairy Queen that is now Henrie's

inside Henrie's

my husband and mom at my great grandma's house

Arches Trail

The Arches Trail near Panguitch is a short, easy trail that is definitely worth your time!  If you love arches, this is a very fun place to let your kids run around and explore.  There is one medium-sized arch and lots of small arches.  The trailhead is located here:  Arches Trail