Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks
Utah is a home to some of America’s most spectacular national parks and coming here surely proves to be very exciting. There are not too many states in the land of the free that offer this many options to visit, Utah being the third with the most number of national parks in the country.
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Zion National Park is loaded with history and breathtaking views. The state’s oldest national park is located in the southwest, most visited for a very memorable scenic drive.
Bryce Canyon National Park is the home to beautiful amphitheaters covered in geologic wonders. All across the landscape is the world famous hoodoo, which are towering spires that serve as the park’s icons.
Arches National Park boasts natural structures of awesome arches and eye-catching red sandstone monoliths, which have made it a favorite choice as a backdrop for many Hollywood movies.
Capitol Reef National Park is also famous for its towering cliffs and massive domes, which speak a whole lot about ancient and modern history. It also offers a scenic drive featuring dramatic rock formations that lead to the park’s highlights, Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge.
Canyonlands National Park offers the best trails for 4-wheel adventure driving. There are three districts to choose from, which is a total offering of varying degrees of driving difficulty. Laden with rough obstacles, deep ditches, and thousand-foot drops, it’s a haven for the 4x4 junkie.
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Utah is the ultimate choice for a holiday well spent. There are at least five reasons to visit this legendary state.
Jonathan Schrag is a resident of Utah, where he enjoys most of his snowboarding adventures. He is also knowledgeable in building log cabins. Read more about his interests here.
