Zion and Bryce Canyon Itinerary: How to Do Both in One Trip
Two national parks, two hours apart, and almost nothing in common. That is what makes a Zion and Bryce Canyon itinerary the best short trip in the Southwest. Zion is a narrow canyon you walk into, with 2,000 foot walls closing overhead and a river running through the middle of it. Bryce is an amphitheater […]
Apple Valley Utah: The Underrated Base Camp for Zion Visitors
Most Zion visitors book the first available room in Springdale and call it a plan. But if you’ve been to Springdale on a peak summer weekend, you know the drill: bumper-to-bumper traffic on the main strip, packed parking lots, and restaurant waits that eat into your hiking time. Apple Valley, Utah offers a quieter, smarter […]
Grand Circle Road Trip from Zion
Few drives on earth stack up scenery like a Grand Circle Utah road trip. This loop across the Colorado Plateau strings together the greatest concentration of national parks in the country, and Zion sits right at its western door. Whether you have a week or two, starting your circle here means you begin and end […]
Hurricane Utah: Complete Visitor Guide
If you are planning a Zion trip and looking for a smarter home base, put Hurricane, Utah on your radar. The best Hurricane Utah things to do range from warm-water reservoirs and sand dunes to some of the finest mountain biking in the Southwest, all without the crowds and price tags you hit inside Springdale. […]
Apple Valley, Hildale & Colorado City: The Hidden Side of Zion Country
Most people drive straight through to Springdale and never look around. That is a mistake. The towns just south and east of Zion National Park, Apple Valley Utah near Zion, plus Hildale and neighboring Colorado City, hold some of the best food, hikes, and experiences in the region, and almost none of the crowds. This […]