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Conquering Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks
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Episode 105 is covering Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks. In this episode we share the best hikes to do, things to see and tips for exploring Zion National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park. You can explore all 5 national parks on one epic road trip (use our detailed itinerary!) or break it up into different weekend trips like we did. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to visit all 5 national parks in Utah on one road trip, we have the itinerary for you! You can download our PDF guide where we lay out this Mighty 5 Road Trip including the route to take, mileage, where to stay, where toe at, and what to do in each of these national parks.
Arches & Canyonlands:
Where to Stay in Moab: Moab is the town in between Arches & Canyonlands. Here are a few hotels that we recommend in the area:
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moab
- Hyatt Place Moab
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab
- Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Activities & Tours: Arches and Canyonlands have a lot of great hiking opportunities and scenic overlooks, however if you are looking for a guided tour, consider the Arches National Park 4x4 Adventure from Moab or the Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab
Capitol Reef National Park:
Where to Stay in Torrey: Torrey is the town right outside Capitol Reef National Park. Here are a few hotels that we recommend in the area:
Activities & Tours: Capitol Reef National Park has a lot of great hiking opportunities and scenic overlooks, however if you are looking for a guided tour, consider the Full-Day Private Off-Road Tour in Capitol Reef National Park or the unique 2-Hour Horse Ride in Capitol Reef.
Bryce Canyon National Park:
Where to Stay in Bryce: Bryce is the town right outside of Bryce Canyon National Park. Here are a few hotels that we recommend in the area:
Activities & Tours: Bryce Canyon has a ton of gre