The most beautiful trips in Utah
What to see and visit in Utah
Utah is the most typical part of the American West – colorful rocks, deserts and mountains. In the south of this state you will also find the most beautiful national parks in the USA. Here you can take pleasant simple walks with beautiful views thanks to the perfect tourist infrastructure, but also adventurous hikes into the wilderness, where you will meet only a fraction of people. Let's take a look at the trips that are definitely worth taking in Utah.
Hike through The Narrows Gorge in Zion NP
Wading in the Virgin River
The Narrows is the narrowest part of the canyon in Zion National Park. At a height of over 300 meters and in places only 20 meters wide. Here one does not leave a trail dry. They wade through the Virgin River. Not always allowed there. If it is the rainy season. The rangers won't let in. There is a risk of drowning. continue reading
Hike Grand Canyon South Kaibab Trail
Descent to the very bottom of the Grand Canyon
There is probably no more world-famous place than the Grand Canyon. I had the opportunity to look at the very bottom and meet the Colorado River, which is constantly digging this canyon. The hike is almost 30 km long with an elevation gain of 3000 m, where temperature fluctuations reach up to 40 ° C. On the way down I went the South Kaibab Trail and up the Bright Angel trail. continue reading
A trip to Arches National Park
Road to the symbol of Utah
Arches National Park is located in Utah and is unique with its gates, windows and arches. In the park there is the largest rock gate in the world whose arch is over 90 meters, so it is 3 times larger than the Pravčická gate. But his condition is critical. He is in danger of collapsing completely. There is also a Utah symbol called Delicate Arch in this park. continue reading
Trip to Monument Valley
Marlboro country
Few who embark on a trip through the parks of the western United States miss the scenic Monument Valley. You will have the most famous views of this „Marlboro country“ from State Highway 163 connecting Kayenta, Arizona and Bluff, Utah. Monument Valley itself lies between the two ages in the Navajo tribe. continue reading
Flight over the Grand Canyon
Unique view of the Grand Canyon
There is an airport in Tusayan where there are sightseeing flights by helicopter and plane. The company offers overflight circuits of various lengths. I recommend visiting the Grand Canyon IMAX, where they watch a video about the Grand Canyon and the footage it offers is a great price but $ 10. A short helicopter flight costs $ 200. I can only recommend it for those who have never flown a helicopter, it is an experience in itself. It is necessary to define this all morning and maybe a piece in the afternoon, because the queues for flights are longer. continue reading
Trip to Mexican Hat
Goosenecks State Park and Valley of the Gods
Maxican Hat is not only a famous rock formation, but also a small town located just off the San Juan River. It is a great base for several great places such as Goosenecks State Park and Valley of the Gods continue reading
Trip to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
An insight into the Pink Desert
This park is located in the state of Utah and was created by erosion of pink colored sandstone due to the local wind and climate. They call them Coral Sand Dunes. Their age is estimated at 10,000 – 15,000 years. The use of this park is mainly for fans of motor sports. Where these games on motorcycles and go-karts are allowed. continue reading
Insights into the Capitol Reef National Park
Goosneck Point
Capitol Reef National Park is one of the younger parks. It was founded in 1971 thanks to its well-preserved desert landscape, canyons, petroglyph rocks and, above all, the largest monoclinic in North America, which is the stratification of rocks and sediments. We will look into a canyon, where the prospect is called Goosneck Point continue reading
Snow Canyon State Park
Inside the Red Mountains
This inconspicuous park near the town of St. George is the gateway to the pearls of Utah. Snow Canyon has been inhabited since 200 AD and later by the Paiute Indians in the 13th century until the middle of the 19th century. The park was later discovered by Mormon pioneers in the 1950s. The park has become much sought after by filmmakers, but also offers camping and hiking trips. continue reading
Great Salt Lake
Mormon Sea
Salt Lake is one of the most famous lakes in the United States. It is located next to Utah's capital and largest city, Salt Lake City. It was here that the Mormons settled, who, according to legend, came to this lake, the size of which was so large that they thought they had reached the sea, so they settled here. Unfortunately, the lake is constantly drying up at high speed. Since 1988, when it had the largest historical size of 8,800 km2, it has decreased to 4,000 km2 to date continue reading
