This is a must stop if you are planning a trip out west to hike, bike, horseback ride, or just…read moreenjoy the scenery at one of our nation's stunning national parks. We stopped at the Visitor Center to learn about the protected prairie dogs that reside in the park. This was a special focus that day. They had tables where you can learn about the varieties of prairie dogs in the US as well as why the ones in the park are endangered. We then got to use their provided binoculars to view some of the prairie dogs that live near the visitor center. The highlight of our day was taking a horseback ride. Definitely look into this as an added activity during your visit!

I am so glad I got to see the one of a kind, incredible landscape of hoodoos (largest concentration…read morein the world) at Bryce. I wasn't prepared for the how large the area was. We first visited Capitol Reef, then Bryce, then Zion. I am glad we did it in that order. I will share my favorite hike, whether I thought the Queen's Garden Trail was worth It and a must-do. The park is 6,600 - 9,000 ft above sea level, so be prepared for less oxygen by walking on a inclined treadmill or hills and colder weather. We spent one day arriving around 8 am to get a parking space. I greatly enjoyed the Sunrise Point to Sunset Point Rim Trail (easy trail)- great for non-hikers, flat, paved and different view of the hoodoos. It is about 1 mile and wheel chair friendly. Midway is a sign to the Bryce lodge. That provides a nice stop for lunch. We had good hamburgers. We did the Queen's Garden trail which descends farther down into the hoodoos, you walk past a few down. It is more gradual than the Navajo Loop and easier of the two. It is 1.8 miles round trip and can take an hour each way depending on how well you do climbs coming up especially at 8,000 - 9,000 ft with less oxygen. I saw a man pushing a wheelchair with his mother down the Queen's Garden Trail. I wouldn't want to be in that chair without a seatbelt and just in case the man's hands slips. I hope he made his way up pushing that chair, since I imagine that was super hard up the steep inclines. I don't enjoy hiking or hills, so for me, it wasn't worth the effort walking back up Queen's Garden Trail and I had been training on a treadmill with a 13 degree incline for a few weeks; I turned around before I made it to the bottom. Looking down at Navajo Loop later, although steeper, I think it would have taken me more into the hoodoo level. My husband did the Figure 8 loop which is both trails. He said after Queen's Garden, there was a boring area then several up and down the hills below before you got to the Navajo Loop. The Wall St section was closed, so look for warnings before you go. A must do is to drive to Rainbow point at 9,115 ft and then stop on the way back. If you are pressed for time, the best stops were: - Natural Bridge - Biggest, tallest natural bridge I have ever seen. - Inspiration Point - 8,100 ft - the columns and rows of hoodoos was beautiful - Bryce Point (must do) - you can see both Sunset and Sunrise points and have the most panoramic view If you have time, stop in the Visitor Center with a small gift shop and watch the short film on how the hoodoos are formed. Bryce Canyon is a unique, bucket list kind of experience and whether you are a non-hiker who loves nature or enjoy challenges of hills and hiking, there is something for everyone.

We drove up from the Grand Canyon and stopped in Kanab for the evening. We checked out Hamblim Park…read moreso our toddlers could run around. It's a very cute little park at the foothill of a mountain. The kids really enjoyed the play structure. swings, LARGE grassy play area, and the spongee floor. Yep, I said "spongee". The ground beneath the play structure is filled with recycled (I'm guessing) rubber bits so walking on them makes folks slightly bounce. The park is right around the corner from the downtown area and on the way out of town. It was just the trick to get my littles out and about.

Kanab, known for "The Wave" and proximity to "Wire Pass" and "Buckskin", my family from Los…read moreAngeles, traveling through Kanab, also attended a spectacular firework show on the 4th of July at this Jacob Hamblin Park. My preteen kids said it was one of the best shows they have seen due to our close proximity to the lighting of the fireworks! Everything seemed bigger! Explosions louder! We were practically right under most of the explosions in the sky, with ambers literally falling on top of us / the spectators! Perhaps because if the dry air. At the very end of the show, our fears were realized as one last firework exploded on the ground, and some cardboard shrapnels flew into the spectators, hitting some of them. Fortunately, we think there were no injuries! We were just glad that we could attend and celebrate 4th of July far from home!

This was a fun and kid friendly hike. The scenery is beautiful. We loved walking along the river…read moreand looking for fun rocks. Parking lot is a little small but they have overflow parking.

Very nice walk and waterfall to boot. Worth stopping and seeing…read more The walk is relaxing and not difficult.

Wow. During a visit to Utah's 5 national parks, this state park was a clear highlight, offering…read moreincredible amenities, friendly staff, and otherworldly views and ambience. The visitor center will likely be the only place you'll have Internet connectivity, but that's okay, because there is so much to take in here. A great outdoor area, gift shop, and even ice cream. And the bathrooms are super modern with a rainfall showerhead with hand attachment as well. There is even a really cool laundry room located in an old west style saloon building. These are excellent amenities and exactly what you need after a long day of hiking. In addition, the park itself is picturesque, with great design and privacy for most camp sites. Incredible state park.

What a great Utah State Park. It might be small but it sure has a lot to offer. Great views, nice…read morehiking, and a great campground area to stay. Highly recommended.

This was absolutely amazing! All the different pics were so fun! Very cool history and so many…read moredifferent views of the canyon! This was incredible! So glad we did this!

This is a slot canyon can be reach by 4x4 vehicle or by foot. I am not recommend the visit by foot…read moreon the trail. It is almost 9 miles walk. It not easy to walk on sandy road. It more effort. Joining the tour with access vehicles is highly recommended. It faster and you also can visit one more place like white wave which close it it. Peekaboo Slot Canyon is link by several slots. The slot canyon is cool and water is not needed while you in the canyon by vehicle. The trail is about 1miles. It is easy access. The canyon slot get narrow and have good smooth rock in the mixed. The multi color rock face make it photo perfect. I took several spider man climb between the two rock narrow face. Love it. The sunlight has different deflection on the canyon slot wall face. It red wall smooth surfaces are beautiful. Before enter the slot canyon, there is a path on the right take you to the tower of stone. It was beautiful.

This feels like a review in progress because the area is so large - but was pleasantly surprised by…read morehow much more I want to explore this region. We did Willis Creek Narrows and Lower Calf Creek Falls - both incredible. Now adding to the wish list for return trips. The drive along US 12 is just spectacular. Definitely recommend a high clearance vehicle with 4WD to access some of the more remote locations. Be prepared to adventure and bring what you need as this is not a manicured national park, but more a haven for those looking for an off-grid escape.

I didn't have a ton of time to explore here but simply driving by left quite an impression on me!…read moreWOW. I'm not exaggerating when I say I pulled off the road maybe every 50 feet because every new angle provided a new exciting view of this vast and beautiful stone monument. In general this is a HUGE monument to explore and I'm not sure you could even scratch the surface on a simple vacation, let alone during a road trip. I've since come to learn that this area was the last part of the lower 48 states to be cartographed and, according to the Bureau of Land Management, it spans five life-zones - from low-lying desert to coniferous forest, and paleontologists have unearthed countless dinosaur bones and fossils from within its canyons and deserts. Truly incredible stuff, here! But don't let the size and scope intimidate you. As I said, even driving by or taking a day or afternoon to explore is worth the journey. It's an incredible resource that we're lucky to have here in the US.

Love this park. It has a fun river blocked off for water play for the kids. They have two different…read moreplaygrounds. Lots of shade. Lots of tables.

This West Park is the park to have access to the multiple trails, coal Creek and the water drop…read morefeature. It still is a main park with tables, large green open spaces and a parking lot. I enjoyed the hike because it was on a paved roadway following the coal Creek.

This review is for Bartizan Arch Trail which was a ~5 miles round trip that took ~3 hours to…read morecomplete. This was a surprisingly unique and stunning hike near Cedar City, Utah. While most of southern Utah was over 90°F; the temperature in this area was easily ~30° lower! Within the first ~1 mile to Spectra Point were amazing views of the canyon. This reminds me of Bryce Canyon National Park except you can't walk into the canyon. For the most part, the declines start after Spectra Point towards Bartizan Arch. As a result, the inclines back out can feel a bit strenuous. The trail was on the exposed rims of the canyon as well as parts of the nearby forest. Furthermore, the trail was slightly rocky and becomes narrower near the arch. Watch your steps! For those looking for a shorter hike; I would recommend going up to Spectra Point which would be a ~1.9 mile roundtrip. In my opinion, the view at Ramparts Viewpoint wasn't too much of a difference compared to the view at Spectra Point Viewpoint. Parking lot and restrooms were next to the Cedar Breaks National Monument visitor center. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/C9IpeLT1i3g

This is a viewpoint on the backside of Bryce Canyon. It's mainly a lookout and a great place to get…read morea picture. Pretty drive but that is all there is. If you want more, go to Bryce Canyon!

After picking up a burrito I had the pleasure of eating lunch in this beautiful park. Mature…read moretrees, grass, picnic tables, a playground. All your basics. I found a table under a tall tree and enjoyed my food while family's relaxed in the grass. One thing I found convenient was the amount of trash cans. I didn't have to search far to dispose of my trash. This park is not far from the freeway and would make a great pit stop. It's always nice to stretch the legs and take in some fresh air!

My kids loved this park so much!! It has all their favorite play structures. Perfect for a stop…read morealong the 15. Plenty of shade but not over the play equipment. Restrooms were clean!

This is a cute, quiet little park. There is playground, a path that goes around the entire park, 2…read morehorse shoe pits, a basketball court, several picnic tables and charcoal grills. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because it does NOT have any restrooms.