From Visit Utah
4-Day Itinerary: The Complete Bryce Canyon Trip
Welcome to hoodoo country, where every viewpoint can change your perspective.
The Bryce Canyon region of Utah is a tale of two worlds colliding. It’s where the hoodoo-filled red rock desert meets high alpine forests, and where sandy washes narrow into steep slot canyons.
Bryce Canyon National Park itself drops away from a flat, sagebrush-filled plateau. Known for its iconic hoodoo spires, the Bryce Amphitheater is a marvel when viewing from above, and below. The sheer sprawl of the park means there’s little time for downtime. Shuttles travel back and forth the length of the park from the visitor center 17 miles south to Rainbow Point, with plenty to do at every stop along the way. From ranger-led talks highlighting the park’s unique geology, to horseback rides, to guided hikes under a full moon, Bryce Canyon is much more than simple sightseeing. And because the park is surrounded by groves of evergreen trees acting as a barrier from the elements, Bryce Canyon is a perfect place to set up your camping gear.
An RV Primer for Utah Family Trips
With 28-feet of vehicle space, one traveling family discovers the RV community.
As our RV bounced along US-89, I looked out the window, at the whimsical shapes formed by red rock spiraling out of the sand. My 9-year-old son napped next to me on the bench behind the driver’s seat. At a table further back, my older son was on the laptop, quickly filling out some university paperwork he needed to file before orientation.
My reverie was broken with a happy yelp from my husband and daughter up front. We had just passed the “Welcome to Utah” sign, which meant we were close to our final destination,
Zion National Park.
Things to Do: Dinosaurs & Paleontology
Explore Utah’s rich dinosaur history through its many museums and archeological dig sites dedicated to the prehistoric creatures.
Ready to take a step back in time? With fossil records of more dinosaur species than any other state and the most complete record of prehistoric life of any geographic area on the planet, Utah offers one of the world's largest collections of mounted dinosaur skeletons interspersed among actual discovery sites. No matter where you go in Utah, you aren’t far from a significant museum, archeological dig, or former home to these astounding creatures. For an immersive experience, travel along the Dinosaur Diamond Highway that runs from Salt Lake City to Moab. You don’t have to be a dino-crazy kid to get excited by all there is to see — but it certainly doesn’t hurt to bring one along.
Here are some of the top destinations to enjoy that highlight Utah’s prehistoric past.
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