National parks trip in Utah
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This is the trip our family has ranked as "the best"
1 May 2006
based on 11 votes
A 7 to 14 day itinerary around the fabulous national parks of Utah.
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Explore locations featured in this Traveler List:
Zion National Park, Cedar City, Bryce Canyon National Park, Torrey, Escalante, Capitol Reef National Park, Blanding, Bluff, Mesa Verde National Park, Moab, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Vernal, Salt Lake City
- Category: Perfect week or more
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Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing, Active/Outdoors
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Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Large groups, Seniors, Students, Budget travellers , Active/adventure, Tourists
- Seasons: Spring, Fall
- Tags: Utah, Desert, Arches, National Parks, Canyons, hike, moab
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Great hiking. Do not miss Emarald Pools and the Narrows. Take a ranger guided hike. |
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2. Cedar Breaks National Monument
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| This can be visited on the way from Zion to Bryce or you can spend more time if you want to hike. It is high altitude, so there may be snow even in June. |
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3. Bryce Canyon National Park
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Lodging at Ruby's inn. Hike down into the canyon, it is different than just watching from above. |
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| This is my favorite town in Utah. Small, but with great karma and very good restaurants. |
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5. Austin's Chuckwagon Lodge and General Store
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A great place to stay in Torrey. Nothing fancy but clean, friendly, and very pleasant. The pool is great too. |
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6. Escalante National Monument
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| Hikes and views |
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8. Natural Bridges National Monument
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| Very impressive natural stone bridges |
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| A good place to sleep among many different attractions |
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10. Mesa Verde National Park
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| While not in Utah, it is very close by. The most interesting cliff dwelings I've seen. Can sleep at the lodge. |
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| Numerous opportunities for adventures, hikes, off roading, biking, etc. |
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| Do not miss the guided hike to the Fiery Furnace |
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13. Canyonlands National Park
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| Take a driving tour into the park. |
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14. Dinosaur National Monument
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| Impressive for the whole family. You will see a wall-full of dinosaur bones. |
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You can start and end your trip here, or from Las Vegas. |
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