Vacation Itineraries

A hiker approaches Wall Street in the Zion Narrow

Be sure to hit one, or all, of the Top 10 Things to do and see in Utah Parks. There’s slot canyons, arches, museums, dinosaurs and more.

This small outpost is home to incredible family-friendly river trips, a great museum and one of the most-photographed attractions in the Southwest.

Avoid the crowds during the spring and summer months. When trails become congested, the desert and canyons outside of the park can be a beautiful getaway.

Kids at Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park

Students in the 4th grade can get a free annual entry pass for their family to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.

Watching the sunrise at Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park.

Surrounded by two national parks with incredible redrock formations, the quirky and lively town of Moab is a great base for a romantic getaway.

Park Avenue rock formations in Arches National Park

Don't miss these awe-inspiring sandstone formations in Arches National Park that can be seen after a short stroll from their parking areas.

Cassidy Arch in Capitol Reef National Park

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

Court of the Patriarchs in Zion National Park

This gorgeous national park offers breathtaking views, lodging and great educational stops. Here are our top seven.

Zion Canyon from Angels Landing at sunset in Zion National Park

Here are exceptional ways to have fun and be present, Utah national parks-style, even if you can't visit the parks in person.

From a walk past life-sized dinosaurs to rafting the Colorado River, your family trip to Canyonlands and Arches national parks will be full of adventure.