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A very specific and useful map of Arches National Park showing roads and entrances.

A very specific and useful map of Capitol Reef National Park showing roads, features, and entrances.

A very specific and useful map of Canyonlands National Park showing roads and entrances.

A very specific and useful map of Bryce Canyon National Park showing roads and entrances.

A very specific and useful map of Zion National Park showing roads and entrances.

A trip to Utah isn’t complete without a visit to one of its many national park and wilderness areas, so pack a little extra money to cover entrance fees.

Drive thru Colorado to Utah's Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion national parks. On the way visit Monument Valley and Lake Powell.

Known for its incredible red-rock formations and its fruit orchard, Capitol Reef National Park is a fantastic place to spend a day or more exploring.

Parks that usually charge an entrance fee will be free on several days during the year. Check our list of dates for this year.

Located at the only lodge in Zion National Park, Red Rock Grill provides a convenient, sun-filled space to start the day.

The Utah-Arizona border is full of colorful rock formations. Most have hear of the "Wave" but are unaware of the surrounding formations just as jaw-dropping

Ride a bobsled down the track, learn to ski jump on a trampoline, or visit museums at this legacy park from the 2002 Olympics near Park City, Utah.

Look down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater; wander among timeless bristlecone pines; and stand in lush meadows of wildflowers

The closest airports and their distances from Zion, Bryce, Arches and other Utah Parks.

Love to take photos in national parks? Whether it’s a landscape, a wildlife pic, or a Milky Way shot, send it our way. You could win a Tamron camera lens!

A 1.1 mile-long tunnel is credited with converting Zion from an isolated and rarely visited park, to one of the most popular national parks

This glamping camp in America’s gorgeous Southwest is located on 196 acres bordering Zion National Park

An outdoor lover’s paradise, this luxury campsite is close to wonderful attractions and adventures.

We received 3,000 spectacular photo entries to our 8th Annual National Park Photo Contest and the winners have been selected.

Car and Driver rated it among ten most scenic highways, Forbes as one of America's best snowy drives, and Backpacker magazine as a favorite Wild Road.

Explore the Needles, Island in the Sky, the Maze, and the Rivers of Canyonlands National Park. But don't miss these two fascinating spots nearby.

The "Dinosaur Wall" located within the Dinosaur Quarry building in the park consists of a steeply tilted rock layer which contains 100's of dinosaur fossils

The Dinosaur Museum hosts one of the largest collections of monster movie posters in the world and is the home of an expert on the feathered dinosaur.

In the University of Utah’s Rio Tinto Center, the Natural History Museum features exhibits about Utah’s geology, ecology, and paleontology.

The museum protects an extremely rare set of dinosaur tracks as well as hundreds of fossil fish, plants and rare dinosaur remains.

Walk among life-sized dinosaurs on the amazing outdoor walking trail or head indoors to see fossilize footprints and a 3-D movie in this interactive museum.

The word "hoodoo" means to bewitch, which is what Bryce Canyon's rock formations surely do.

Somehow, one doesn't expect desert terrain to be home of some of the world's most spectacular water features. But, Zion is full of waterfalls from snow melt.

This trip takes you to all 5 of Utah's national parks plus the Grand Canyon for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Enter from Dec 20, 2018 to Feb 26, 2019.

When the snow does comes to Bryce Canyon, it speckles the hoodoos and canyons and creates another dimension in the mosaic of red rock and green pine.

Chimani launches an expanded perks benefit for national parks visitors. It Includes all 60 national park guides, offline maps and $2,500 in savings.

Bryce Canyon City is the closest community to the entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park and is also near Cedar Breaks and Zion.

In a landscape of vivid red rock cliffs and canyons, the resort has everything you need to relax and rediscover your passion for adventure. Get 10% off with code UTAH.

It's a surprise to see orchards in the desert. The trees were planted by settlers but are now part of the park. See blossoms in spring and pick fruit in fall.

Abbey's two years as an Arches National Park ranger inspired him to write "Desert Solitaire," and coin the phrase "industrial tourism."

From Hanksville, a mining and ranching town, through the ghost town of Caineville, and on to Capitol Reef National Park, Hwy 24 will not disappoint.

Stop by the Visitor Center before climbing 1,000 feet in the 5-miles to the Kolob Canyon Viewpoint. Or drive from Virgin, Utah all the way to the reservoir.

Kolob Canyons is a popular backpacking destination and scenic drive in a remote section of Zion National Park.

This Utah park regional map shows major roads and surrounding cities as well as national parks in neighboring states.

The three Grand Prize winners are Matt Meisenheimer for Landscape, Roger Twilley for Wildlife, and Tony Prince for Night Skies. Also see 48 Honorable Mention photos.

Three full-service marinas on Lake Powell, Lake Mead, and Lake Mohave. Rent a houseboat for a weekend of play or extended excursions.

Water, land and air tours of the entire Moab area with knowledgeable and experienced guides.

Utah has 43 state parks and recreation areas that includes everything from historic Puebloan ruins to wetlands to wildlife viewing areas.

Go on an unforgettable hiking vacation. Wildland Trekking has a tour that fits nearly anyone who loves to hike in world-renowned, breathtaking landscapes

At least 291 bird species call Zion home. Birds operate pretty independently of humans, but sometimes the two conflict. Both falcons and climbers love Zion's commanding cliffs.

The price of the National Parks Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80 on August 28, 2017.

Due to the fact Utah is home to mountains, narrow canyons and steep terrain, trails are often loose, steep and dangerous (with little or no room for error).

Everyone should take the scenic short hike to Weeping Rock Trail. The half-mile climb is doable for almost everyone, yet offers many of the key attractions that make Zion, Zion.

The Narrows are easily accessed by everyone. The hike begins at Temple of Sinawava, then winds along the paved pathway of Riverside Walk to the beginning of the area where the canyon walls narrow.

Whether you are planning a trip to Utah or simply want to stay connected to the national parks, our newsletters are a great source of information and are filled with inspiring stories.