Outdoor Recreation

Pa'rus Trail is one of the favorite places for bikes as well as strollers and wheelchairs. And it's dog-friendly which is rare in national parks.

Moab offers some of the best end-over opportunities around and of course, made its name as the home to the best mountain biking on Earth.

Choose the family- and pet-friendly Pa'rus Trail inside Zion, the challenging Gooseberry Mesa Trail for experienced mountain bikers, or the cool Navajo Lake.

The areas north of Zion, northern Nevada and Idaho are premier fly fishing destinations. They welcome the removal of non-native trout.

Bicycles and pedestrians are prohibited through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. If you are entering Zion thru east entrance, you must arrange shuttle service

The Virgin River through Zion is considered a wild river and has six species native to the Virgin River basin, four of which reach into the Zion headwaters.

In-park trail rides follow the course of the Virgin River or expand out into Sand Beach Trail.

There are many excellent trail riding adventures within the national parks, national forest and other public lands throughout the region.

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.

Go river rafting through the redrock canyons surrounding Arches and Canyonlands national park on the Colorado and Green rivers.

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

Try the sport that includes hiking and technical rock climbing inside Zion National Park including the Narrows, the Subway, and North Creek.

Before tackling the Narrows-or any other slot canyon in Utah brush up on your safety skills for pools, flash floods, and technical terrain

Slot canyons, including Zion Narrows, are deceptively cold—and often wet. Pack accordingly.

Two of our favorite rivers for rafting in Utah are the Green River and, of course, the Colorado. Head to eastern Utah for these exciting trips.

Zion's snowcapped mountains are spectacular in the winter. The canyon is not normally subject to heavy snow, so hiking and biking are still popular.

Zion and the nearby area offer a wealth of climbing opportunities, both guided and unguided. The Narrows may be the birthplace of canyoneering.