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How do you pack for your desert climate that includes river hiking and rafting? Here are the top 15 items to put in your backpack.

Download the tour app that’s like having a tour guide in your car. GyPSy Guide automatically plays interesting and entertaining commentary as you go.

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 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.

Hands-on educational experiences about the Colorado Plateau through interactive learning exhibits, and field trips.

Park City, Utah is a scenic mountain community with three world-class resorts and a town filled with activities.

Ruby's Inn is a concessionaire for activities in and near Bryce Canyon National Park. Ride a horse, rent a bike, take an ATV tour, or go on a scenic flight in an airplane or helicopter.

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, 2017 to Feb 27, 2018.

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

The closest lodging to Bryce Canyon National Park. Nearby Zion. Hotel, RV park, tipis and campground. Horseback trail rides. ATV and bicycle rentals.

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

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

Hit all five national parks in Utah, the Grand Canyon in Arizona plus off-trail adventures in Salt Lake City, Moab, Lake Powell, Four Corners and Kanab on this 1,302-mile trip.

The iconic Navajo Loop Trail, along with some other sites in Bryce Canyon National Park, needed repair so a local hotel launched the “Dollar Check-Off” program.

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

Avoid the crowds, enjoy fantastic food and discover the hidden gems along the way to three of the Southwest’s most popular national parks.

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

Gateway to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, as well as Dead Horse Point State Park, and the cool waters of the Colorado River, here are our favorites in Moab.

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

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

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of old fashioned western fun, music and great cowboy food in Bryce Canyon! Doors open at 7 pm late-April thru mid-October.

So you think you know Salt Lake City? We bet you don't know about it's thriving beer scene and five more surprises.

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.

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

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

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.

There are lots of bighorn sheep in Utah. In fact, there are too many. Zion and Utah are creating a plan to capture and move bighorn. Share your comments.

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

The best viewpoints, trails, and attractions in this under-the-radar park.

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.

Don’t let your trip sound just like your neighbors’ vacation. Set it apart by staying at some of the fantastic and unusual lodging options along the way.

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.

For Capitol Reef Lodging, we are one of the closest properties to that famous scenic drive that leads through the park.

In a landscape of vivid red rock cliffs and canyons of southern Utah, the resort has everything you need to relax and rediscover your passion for adventure.

Fossil-less cliffs that characterize the rocky, desert landscapes of Utah came from environment once like today's Sahara Desert environment.

Temple Square in Salt Lake City is Utah's most popular tourist attraction. The 35-acre area contains more than 15 attractions related to Mormon heritage and beliefs

Gateway to some of America’s most stunning national parks and home to Temple Square, Salt Lake City offers endless options for outdoor enthusiasts as well as cultural art lovers, families and history buffs.

Driving itinerary and map starting in Salt Lake City, Utah and making its way through Fishlake National Forest, Southwest Utah, and St. George, Utah.

The Grand Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Meteor Crater are all within easy driving distance of this road trip itinerary.

This 455 mile driving itinerary starts in Los Angeles, California and makes its way through Las Vegas on the way to Zion National Park.

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.

Personalized guide to help you decide from your choice of three park campgrounds to remote backcountry sites and a slice of RV heaven.

What to expect on Arches National Park trails, from an incredibly popular arch hike to a difficult desert scramble in a remote area.

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

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