The line to get in was not long! There were some nice short hikes with views. Island in the Sky was my favorite district. The Needles District was my lest favorite part. I thought the drive into the … Full review by Abigail R
Oct 18, 2024
This is fabulous scenery as is most of the state of Utah where the scenery is ever changing. There are two, the Needles which entrance is further south west of Moab where you can visit the petroglyph… Full review by rlmptl
Oct 8, 2024
Not a whole lot of people . Great weather …. Friendly staff. Great views …. Some trails could be hard . Ask park ranger first ! Another better than expedition park . Love it ! Full review by D2708AKgaryw
My husband and I would like to take our sons to Canyonlands. HOwever, we have a 9 year old with ASD who sometimes likes to run off. Therefore, we removed Bryce and Grand Canyon from our list. Can anyone tell us of any hiking trails in Canyonlands without drop off's where if he ran he would not get hurt?
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I would not take him there. Hike in town. Take the family to the, Land of the Giants.
Knowing how crowded it can be, what are the chances of getting a good photo of sunrise at Mesa Arch, even if you get there early? Wouldn't somebody always be in your picture?
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I was able to get a great picture there. Everyone was taking their turns to get a photo. And surprisingly it wasn’t that busy, I was there on a Saturday only because Arches national Park …
I was able to get a great picture there. Everyone was taking their turns to get a photo. And surprisingly it wasn’t that busy, I was there on a Saturday only because Arches national Park was not letting anybody else in due to overcrowding.
How are the Utah national parks in the winter? We're planning a visit in mid- to late- February and hope the snow won't be a problem. Any advice?
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Cedar Breaks National Monument and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are closed for the season due to snow accumaulation at their higher altitudes. Bryce Canyon's …
Cedar Breaks National Monument and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are closed for the season due to snow accumaulation at their higher altitudes. Bryce Canyon's rim also ranges from 8-9000 feet on the Pahsunguint Plateau, but the visitor center remains open year round. The scenic drive and other roads and trails within the park can close at any time during the winter/spring season due to weather conditions, so check the park website. Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Vermillion Cliffs and Glen Canyon NRA remain open year round, although some facilities and trails may be cl osed. Again, check each park's website for current information. Overall, you shouldn't have much of a problem because Utah's canyon country gets a lot less snow than you do in Golden. Remember the blizzard of '83 or the series of spring snowstorms in 2007? I do, and that is why I no longer live in the front range.
Hotels are so expensive in Moab ($200+ per night)... is Monticello a good alternative to stay for .2 nights? We plan to do both Arches and CanyonlandscNational Park during Spring of 2019.
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Am trying to book through Hotelscom... was quoted $650 for 3 nights in April (Ouch!).... will definitely check out Blanding hotels for plan B. Thanks for the tour recommendation too!
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The Community Artist in the Parks program was created in 2009 as a way to highlight the connection between local artists and the landscapes contained within Arches and Canyonlands …
The Community Artist in the Parks program was created in 2009 as a way to highlight the connection between local artists and the landscapes contained within Arches and Canyonlands national parks...
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