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5 National Parks you need to add to your bucket list!! The Mighty 5 of Utah- The best Southwest roadtrip itinerary & tips!
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items All 5 of Utah's national parks- Everything you want to know from: Road trip tips, amazing hikes to scenic views & places to stay
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Zion National Park
Arches NP
CanyonLands National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Road trip tips- Visiting Utah's Mighty 5
Zion National Park
Vast canyons, massive sheer cliffs & rock walls, epic hikes and scenic views galore!
These are our favorite hikes, viewpoints, places to eat & stay nearby. We absolutely loved exploring in Zion and I believe you will too!
My tip tip: plan ...
Lose track of time while you experience the sights and sounds of this deep canyon. Get in touch with nature as you climb high above the valley floor and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
The towering walls of Zion are breathtaking. It's difficult t...
Zion - National Park Service
One of the best views in the park, with easy access and family friendly hike!
Emerald Pools Trail, Utah - 5,421 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Arches NP
This red rock wonderland is filled with incredible natural Arches, unique rock formations, scenic landscapes, impressive hikes and amazing stargazing opportunities. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive ...
This is by far one of the most exhilarating hikes we've done (and we're avid hikers!). We attempted Devils Garden trail during our visit in December and were met with ice covered red sand trails. The patches of ice made traversing this unique terrain...
Arches National Park: A hike for adventure seekers
One of the most incredible spots to watch the sunset within the park!
Delicate Arch Trail, Utah
The tallest arch within Arches NP and an outstanding view of the the windows and several other rock formations nearby. This is especially stunning at sunset.
Double Arch Trail, Utah
CanyonLands National Park
Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries.
One of our favorite locations in Utah. We loved viewing the vast canyons and massive rock formati...
Prepare to be amazed and blown away by the sheer size of these canyons! They quite literally took my breath away! I was in awe of the variety of rocks, curvature of the canyons and vast landscape.
My favorite find is Mesa Arch, this is a must see!
Canyonlands - National Park Service
One of the most spectacular sights in the park! This is an incredible view, particularly early in the day or at sunset.
Mesa Arch Trail, Utah
Looks like a slice of heaven, it's absolutely stunning!
Gooseneck Overlook Trail (U.S. National Park Service)
Bryce Canyon National Park
Wander amongst towering hoodoos & pinnacles, hike between natural arches and keyhole arches.
Bryce Canyon National Park, a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The par...
Walk amongst the hoodoos, marvel at their size, color and unique spires. There are several trails to get up close and truly immerse yourself in the park.
You'll want to check out: Inspiration point, Sunset & Sunrise point for incredible views
Bryce Canyon - National Park Service
Capitol Reef National Park
Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 10...
Red rocks, massive canyons and mind boggling scenic views everywhere you look! Capitol Reef National Park is one of those places that leaves a lasting impression on you that you'll never forget.
Our favorite areas were Grand Wash, Sunset Point &...
Capitol Reef - National Park Service
Road trip tips- Visiting Utah's Mighty 5
All my tips for planning an epic road trip adventure to visit all of Utah's Mighty 5- National Parks.
We spent 9 days adventuring from Las Vegas NV across to Arches and back to Las Vegas for a few days before our flight back to Oregon. The incredib...
How to plan: An Epic Road Trip To Utah’s Mighty 5
Southwest Travel essentials to ensure you have the best adventure!
Everything you need for an incredible Southwest adventure!
These are my tried and true travel favorites. Everything we used and brought with us during our recent 9 day trip around the Southwest states of Nevada, Arizona & Utah.
Krista's Travel Essentials - Southwest Trip
Deadhorse State Park
One of our favorite areas of Utah! Located conveniently only 15 minutes from Canyonlands NP!
Dead Horse Point State Park - Utah State Parks