It would take a lifetime to see it all but it's worth it to see a little. More

The 2 areas of 'Canyonlands' I visited (the other 2 regions are not easily accessible) are remarkably different; I am reviewing them in-depth separately as TA have dedicated webpages for each. Each of my region reviews starts with this same introduction, so if you're now reading the second please can get to the region-specific bit by looking further down to... More

We have been to the Needles many times and spend days at a time camping and hiking, especially in the backcountry areas. Note: Canyonlands National Park is divided into 3 districts - Needles, Island in the Sky and the Maze. The Maze is on the west side of the Green/Colorado River and the most remote. It requires a real 4x4... More

Needles scenery is dramatic, the hikes -often strenous- are amazingly beautiful. Make sure you have plenty of battery and memory on your camera. I want to return soon. You really need to consider 2 days, but if impossible, spend at least a full day. More

While the Needles section of Canyonlands National Park doesn't have the high views like in the Island in the Sky section, the hiking trails take you on one breathtaking site to the next. Trails and not always well marked howver so pay attention or you may end up doing a longer hike than you planned. More

Visited Moab and Canyonlands three times last year; loved every time. Weather you are hiking, biking or get a Jeep, hit the Elephant Hill loop. If you can, do some back country camping. The calm and beauty of being in the middle of nowhere is truly magical. Best time of the year is spring when all the vegetation is in... More

This is another of Utah's great national parks. It isn't as busy as the other parks and is much larger. You really should go on a day hike or a multiple day hike here to see the needles and canyons. We didn't have enough time and probably shouldn't have gone in the peak of summer, the heat was extreme. We... More

The Needles District of Canyonlands is a vast and beautiful area that really requires you to get out of the car and take a hike. If you're looking for a park where you can cruise from viewpoint to viewpoint in your car, go to Island in the Sky and skip the 1.5 hour drive from Moab down to the Needles.... More

I had been to the needles before, but this time was absolutely spectacular. It was just after a rain, and the light was poking through the clouds. The shadows and sun rays made the area magical. As you drive, your jaw just drops every few miles when a new turn or hill reveals a more amazing sight or vista. It... More