Grand Canyon National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most incredible places on Earth. Imagine gazing upon a vast canyon that’s up to a mile deep and 18 miles wide.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a park surrounding Lake Powell in the states of Utah and Arizona. It was established in 1972 after Lake Powell was created by damming the Colorado River. There are countless recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, and scenic drives.
Zion National Park is an oasis in the desert, with spectacular green scenery throughout a deep canyon. It’s located in southern Utah.
There’s nothing like Bryce Canyon National Park to spark the imagination. It’s located in southern Utah and not too far from Zion National Park.
We used the tiny town of Tropic as our base for visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. It was a good decision although there’s absolutely nothing to see or do in the town itself.
There’s not much I can say about Torrey. We used this tiny Utah town as a base for visiting Capitol Reef National Park, which is just a few miles to the east. There’s nothing to see in the town itself.
Capitol Reef National Park is one of the five national parks located in Utah. It’s named for the unique sandstone domes that resemble the United States Capitol building in Washington, DC. The park also surrounds a 100 mile long wrinkle in the earth called the Waterpocket Fold, which contains canyons and rock formations.
Canyonlands National Park is a diverse desert playground located near the town of Moab in southeastern Utah. The park offers views unlike anything I’ve ever seen and excellent hiking trails through primitive landscapes.
Moab is a small town in eastern Utah that makes a great base for visiting nearby Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. There are other natural destinations in the area as well as a good scenic drive.