Travel in Southern Utah
Mar 29th, 2001, 02:17 PM
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The two major parks in southern Utah are Zion and Bryce. Both can easily be reached from Las Vegas. Zion is about 160 miles from LV; Bryce another 90 or so miles beyond Zion. Also in the area, though not in Utah. is the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Cedar Breaks National Monument also located in southern Utah.
Mar 29th, 2001, 07:47 PM
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hi ed, did a 12 day whirlwind trip of the parks a few years ago and it was just a great, fun trip.
you can read about it in my travel site:
http://www.mindspring.com/~quimbymoy/utah.html
you can read about it in my travel site:
http://www.mindspring.com/~quimbymoy/utah.html
Mar 30th, 2001, 07:51 AM
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Another vote for Capitol Reef. In addition to being an incredibly scenic area and a memorable experience of being in the remote Utah desert, there are great views of the Henry Mountains, and the drive between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon is one of the best in the state.
A couple of great hikes are Angels Landing and Observation Point in Zion, and Delicate Arch in Arches. The Zion hikes would not be suitable for anyone with a strong fear of heights.
Each of the five national parks in Utah are memorable for different reasons. Although they all represent American southwest desert environments, each is distinct in the scenery offered. Don't assume that, because you've seen one or two, you've seen them all.
A couple of great hikes are Angels Landing and Observation Point in Zion, and Delicate Arch in Arches. The Zion hikes would not be suitable for anyone with a strong fear of heights.
Each of the five national parks in Utah are memorable for different reasons. Although they all represent American southwest desert environments, each is distinct in the scenery offered. Don't assume that, because you've seen one or two, you've seen them all.
Mar 30th, 2001, 12:45 PM
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You did say "southern Utah". Arches and Canyonlands are in the northeast corner of the state, close to the Colorado border.
Capital Reef is about 100 miles north and east of Bryce and it is a very scenic drive. Expect the drive to take close to 3 hours. All the national parks in Utah are worth visiting and if time permits you should do them all. You oculd also do Monument Valley and the North Rim of Gr. CAnyon by driving a circle route - Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Arches/Canyonlands, Monument Valley, North Rim in that order.
Capital Reef is about 100 miles north and east of Bryce and it is a very scenic drive. Expect the drive to take close to 3 hours. All the national parks in Utah are worth visiting and if time permits you should do them all. You oculd also do Monument Valley and the North Rim of Gr. CAnyon by driving a circle route - Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Arches/Canyonlands, Monument Valley, North Rim in that order.
