Ticking off the “Mighty Five” National Parks in Utah is a worthwhile pursuit, but red rock fatigue will set in if you are just going to look at the views. Instead of being excited for a new park, it will feel like more of the same. Mix it up with some must-do activities within and […]
Tag Archives: National Parks
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Dec
Dec
Bryce National Park and Zion National Park are only a 1.5hr drive apart and are often paired together when visiting the area. Below are the best tips for how to spend your time in each. Bryce Bryce is the smallest National Park in Utah and can easily be experienced in 2 days max. Bryce is […]
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Dec
Dec
Eight reasons why November – February is a fantastic time to travel to Utah (with a suggested side trip to Arizona). Less PeopleUtah’s national parks are some of the most popular in the country. For example: half a million people visit Zion every month from June-September. In the winter, it’s closer to 150K people a […]
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Mar
Mar
Capitol Reef doesn’t get the credit that most of the other national parks do. Below are the six best reasons to add the park to your itinerary: It’s a perfect stopping point between Bryce Canyon and Moab (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks). It would be a 5+ hour drive if you go straight there so […]
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Jan
Jan
Annual National Park pass – If your sights are set on the seeing all five Utah parks, the America the Beautiful Pass should be the first item! It’s worth the money if you’ll be visiting more than two parks over the course of one year. You can buy it online from different retailers, but REI […]
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Jan
Jan
Total Days: 10 Days | Accommodations: Hotels close to the parks and attractions| Transportation: Rental car | Traveled: Friend| Type of Trip: National parks and natural landmarks | Highlights: Hoodoos in Bryce Canyon, Sunset hike to Delicate Arch, Kayaking to Antelope Canyon and Narrows river walk in Zion This is a 10 day guide through the “Mighty Five” national parks, as well as Monument Valley […]