The State of Utah is perfect for outdoor adventurers like us! The hiking is epic, the skiing is top-notch, and, of course, it’s home to the Sundance Film Festival.
If you are a photography enthusiast like me, you will have plenty of inspiration in Utah’s other worldy landscape. Our family has loved exploring the National Parks and taking road trips from Salt Lake City through the more popular parks like Arches and Zion NPs to Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef National Parks. We love the Junior Rangers Program they have for the kids (or adults) at each park that keeps them engaged as we explore!
Whether you want to hike canyons in Moab or kayak some white water on the Green River, we can guide you. We have recommendations for avoiding crowds during peak seasons and seeing breathtaking sights in the National Parks that are a little less known.
If you want tips on planning the best experience in Utah, we have all the details our family has compiled over the years to guide you to an awesome visit. If you have questions about places to stay or discover, contact us!
The OARS Gates of Lodore rafting trip is a really cool experience if you’re interested in doing a multi day whitewater adventure. It’s great with kids (yes!) and the landscapes are epic like you wouldn’t believe. See what you’ll encounter and what to expect rafting with OARS through Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado.
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Vernal, Utah is also known as “Dinoland” thanks to the massive dinosaur fossil deposits and Dinosaur National Monument. There are tons of things to do in Vernal, from hiking to dinosaur museums, rafting to wildlife watching. See what we recommend for a fun trip to Vernal with kids (or youthful adults!).
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Doing a multi-day rafting trip with kids may seem like more than you can handle, but it’s actually an incredible experience and can be very easy. See what the process and adventure is like rafting with OARS (we did a Utah trip) and how YOU can plan for this epic family expedition.
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The road trip from Denver to Las Vegas and back is one of the most epic journeys in the American West. Check out this plan to visit up to 7 National Parks, iconic towns, Route 66 and more on our 10 day road trip including Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
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Hovenweep National Monument is an easily overlooked spot that’s worth the visit in Southeast Utah. Located south of Arches National Park on the way to Monument Valley, this is a great place to see Puebloan ruins and learn about the ancient indigenous peoples of Utah and Arizona.
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There are so many unique Utah road trip stops to make, but what to choose? We’ve picked our favorite sights and hikes that are great with kids and perfect for both adventure and learning. Lesser known road trip stops that will make you fall in love with Utah.
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There are so many choices of where to stay when planning a trip to Zion National Park. We range from camping to to hotels nearby to National Park Lodges. Everybody’s budget is different when they travel. Luckily, our ideas for where to stay at Zion National Park include the gambit of lodging styles, including national brand options.
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This epic Utah biking journey takes you through Color Country, from Cedar Breaks National Monument to Grand-Staircase Escalante. Staying in eco-huts along the way, doing a 190 mile mountain bike adventure in Utah is a bucket list item for outdoors people.
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The Hoodoo Moab Hotel is the perfect luxury property just outside Arches National Park. See what makes this resort great for families and an ideal break in the middle of the most rugged landscapes of Utah.
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This Utah National Parks road trip plan takes you to all five parks, includes some stops at amazing Utah State Parks and goes off the beaten path for an amazing trip. Includes hotel recommendation and how to plan this fun Utah road trip.
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The Capitol Reef Resort at the edge of Capitol Reef National Park is one of the most unique properties we’ve seen. Located in the center of the state, this Utah glamping resort is fun with kids, or perfect for an adults-only National Park trip.
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We’ve been looking forward to this road trip for a LONG TIME. Like, I can’t even tell you how long. We are finally exploring more of the Southwest with the kids: Las Vegas and […]
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Zion National Park is known for its epic hikes and canyoning routes, but it’s also full of fun hiking trails that are great with kids too! By now you’ve seen that we really love Zion; […]
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Visiting Zion National Park is doable in any season with helpful information and planning. Tips for using the shuttle, driving, where to stay and best hikes in Zion NP.
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Utah’s National Parks get all the attention, but there are some remarkable Utah state parks and national monuments that give the National Parks a run for their money. We have some great Utah state […]
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Yes, you can totally get a good sense of Zion National Park in just one day, but believe me when I say that you’ll leave wanting more. Between the unique, red and yellow and […]
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Bryce Canyon National Park is exceptional when it comes to unique geology and sights. It’s a place for hiking and appreciating nature’s fascinating processes and diversity. It also gets tons of snow in the […]
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