Last year while visiting the Sportsmen’s
Expo in Salt Lake City, we met Ben Black owner of Black Hawk Tours in
Blanding Utah. Black Hawk Tours offers guided ATV tours to some of the
most incredible sites you will ever see. We had dreamed of taking one of
Ben’s tours and this year we had the opportunity. Black Hawk Tours
offers ATV’s for rent or your can bring your own.
For
two days Ben took us on a tour to the lost civilization of the Anasazi Indians. This is some of the most beautiful country we have
ever seen. He showed us canyons, mesas, bluffs, and rivers. Not to
mention the real attractions of old mines and Anasazi Indian ruins
that are only accessible by ATV, horse or hiking. This was the most
incredible tour we have ever been on. Not only did we get to see
history, we got to feel it, touch it, and step back in time and
see how these ancient people lived, worked and played. To be able to
ride ATV's through this beautiful country and come to an Ancient
civilization of huts, pit houses and cliff dwellings is almost
indescribable. Not only were we guided into this incredible culture,
but we were pampered and spoiled by Ben and Company on the way. The
food and drinks were awesome and plentiful. Ben's son even brought a
watermelon; what a wonderful treat on a dusty trail.
The
trails were easy enough for an average rider with several area's we
would rate as difficult. Ben offered an easier alternate route for
anyone not comfortable with the difficult areas. It made for an
incredible trip that was safe, yet fun for everyone. Ben, You and
your staff are awesome we can't thank you enough!! You can bet we'll be
back! What an incredible world you live and play in. Your Tours are the
best without question. You know where to go and what to see, and you
make it all so effortless for your guests. What a combination of beauty,
history and service you provide. Ben is from this area and has raised
his family bringing them to these sites for over a decade. We were told
that no one knows the area better than Ben. We can only tell our readers
to save your pennies and come take this tour. Every year it seems they
close or try to close more and more of this area to ATV travel. Don't
wait; you never know how long you will be allowed in to see these
incredible sites.
Lucky enough for us we came down during the San Juan Safari, an ATV trip
not much different than the ATV Jamboree in Richfield each year. One of
the big differences was the guides. Our guide was fantastic and had
wealth of historical knowledge, be sure to ask him about Posie's trail when you go! He knew the area well
and had plenty to show us. He was excited to share his knowledge and
experience with us without reservation. He made the ride safe and
fun for everyone. Some of the trails were pretty rough, they tested
your four wheel drive and your riding skills but we didn't take any
chances, everyone made it through just fine, even if Ben did have to
hold us upright a time or two. Whether on your own ATV's, or if you
rent ATV's right here from Ben; however you want to get here just do
it you'll be glad you did. The beauty, the history, and the majesty
of this awesome country is here just waiting for you.
