Bryce Canyon National Park is home to the largest concentration of hoodoos (large columns of rock formations) on earth and is situated so that you can view miles of them right from the parking lot or hike into them. Whether you have two hours or two days, Bryce Canyon will not disappoint. Every time we …
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If you’re flying in or out of Salt Lake City, but traveling south to visit Zion National Park and the rest of Utah’s Mighty 5, you’ll have no choice but to spend 4-5 hours on I-15. It’s an easy trip, but driving all day is exhausting and not very memorable. If you’re like me, you’ll …
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For those of you that are looking for a challenging hike at Zion National Park that rewards you with amazing canyon views below, then Angels Landing is the place to go. For the experienced hiker, Angels Landing isn’t difficult to do, but it does have an adrenaline inducing final climb that will make you think …
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With nearly 4 million visitors a year, Zion National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. And it’s easy to see why. With massive sandstone cliffs, wooded areas and a river that runs through it, Zion has everything you need for a perfect vacation. We traveled to Zion National …
Located just east of Cedar City, Utah and at an altitude of 10,000 feet, Cedar Breaks National Monument is a terrific spot to stop if you are traveling along I-15 in southern Utah or spending a day at Zion or Bryce Canyon National Parks. Perched at the top of the Grand Staircase, which ends at …
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If you’re in southwestern Utah, Snow Canyon State Park should be on your must do list. With dramatically fewer crowds than its National Park counterparts and beautiful red Navajo sandstone formations, it’s a perfect place for peaceful hiking. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip. Located just outside of St. George, Utah, …
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