![]() From the desert floor, you’ll be in awe of the geologic wonders towering above you – dramatic natural stone arches deftly sculpted over time through the process of basic erosion. Hike to Delicate Arch, a 5-kilometer trail or venture along a 11-kilometer loop at Devils Garden Loop. The park has so many incredible arches that it’s divided into various sections. Of course, you can discover some of these arches from the comfort of your car, but some of the most scenic ones require a hike, so bring hiking boots. This park has the largest concentration of rock arches – 2,000 – in the world. First, explore Arches National Park, about 10 minutes north of town. ![]() Lucky for you, the entrances to the two national parks lie within 30 minutes of each other. Nothing can quite prepare you for the spellbinding scenery. What strikes you about Moab upon first encounter is its vast open spaces. When you’re ready, jump back on the Scenic Drive and head to Moab. You just might spot mule deer and bighorn sheep in this region of Capitol Reef. For a reasonable fee, you can wander the groves and pick fresh fruit. Today, you can still find the original orchards planted by settlers producing delicious cherries, apricots, peaches and pears. Once home to the Fremont Indians, the area was later settled by Mormon pioneers. This park is also home to a historic settlement named Fruita along the Fremont River. Inside the park, 64 kilometers of peaceful trails with awesome views are yours to explore. The Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef conveniently cuts through the heart of the park, so if you are pressed for time at least drive this route. Domes shaped like capitols and cliffs that serve as barrier reefs aptly gave way to the name Capitol Reef. Remote, rugged and serenely gorgeous, Capitol Reef National Park features slickrock terrain, enormous domes, jagged cliffs and winding canyons. The off-the-beaten-path town is known for Boulder Mountain Lodge, beloved for its Western décor and award-winning restaurant, Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm. ![]() Shuttle stops include the park, visitor center, lodge, campground and scenic overlooks.Ĭruise along All-American Road Scenic Byway 12 – a Michelin-rated three-star route that’s considered one of the prettiest roads in the USA for its pine forests, canyons and gorges – into Boulder. Insider tip: To avoid traffic getting into the park, leave your car at a station on Highway 63 in Bryce Canyon City and board the Bryce Canyon Shuttle. In the summer months, stay at the Bryce Canyon Lodge, where you’ll spot hoodoos from the comfort of a rustic, historic mountain retreat. You can also cross-country ski on park trails above the rim in Dixie National Forest. In the winter months, the park offers unique excursions such as free ranger-led snowshoe hikes. Admire the spectacular array of hues – pink, gray, white, pale yellow and cocoa brown – coloring the sandstone canyon walls. Next, drive from the visitor center to Rainbow Point for views of the entire park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. If you’re an expert and fit hiker, try Rigg Springs Loop, a 14-kilometer trek past red rock formations and pristine forests below the plateau. Take the easy route into the canyon on the Queen Garden’s Trail, which begins at Sunrise Point and stretches almost 3 kilometers. Streams carved the rock into horseshoe formations that resemble outdoor theaters, the crown jewel being the Bryce Amphitheater. The Coyote god petrified the greedy Legend People into stone, transforming them into lovely rock spires scattered across the canyons. Ancient Indian lore tells the story of the hoodoos’ creation. Natural erosion over time sculpted rock spires, known as hoodoos, in this famous canyon. Established in 1928, Bryce Canyon National Park quickly became popular for its beautiful, primitive and rugged landscape. Next, hop on Scenic Byway 143 traveling past Panguitch, near Bryce Canyon National Park.
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