Utah's most beautiful national parks
The best of Utah's national parks
For many travelers, Utah is the real Wild West, as they know it from all kinds of beautiful photos – red-orange rocks, canyons and rock arches. It is also home to some of the most beautiful national parks in the entire USA. Let's take a look at the most beautiful and interesting national and state parks in Utah.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyon full of fairytale towers
Bryce Canyon despite its name is not a typical example of the classic canyon. It's basically a series of gigantic „amphitheaters“ full of fairy rock towers on the eastern end of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, where individual river springs. continue reading
Zion National Park
National park with a monumental valley
One of the most beautiful national parks in the world is the monumental valley of Zion. Above the bottom of the valley, the stunning rock walls rise. Here you will find some beautiful waterfalls. The whole area is full of hiking trails. The most famous place is the Narrows gorge, often impenetrable due to the high water status. continue reading
Arches National Park
The most beautiful rock arches of the world
Arches National Park is located north of the Colorado River near the provincial town of Moab. You will find here the most beautiful rock formations like the rock arches and bridges. Most of the viewpoints are available by car + there are beautiful hiking trails. The most beautiful and famous arch is the Delicate Arch. continue reading
Monument Valley
The most famous rock formations of the world
At Arizona and Utah there is probably the most typical „American West“ country, often referred to as the „Marlboro country“. Lonely rock formations are more than 300 meters high above the surrounding orange landscape. The whole area is relatively vastly extensive on unpaved roads. The most coveted outlook is, however, directly from the main road or from the large hotel run by the Navajo tribe. continue reading
Canyonlands National Park
The gigantic canyons area
The area of Canyonlands in Utah is for someone really to bleak and lifeless. It's actually a combination of two main canyons – the Colorado River and Green River and numerous smaller ones. continue reading
Capital Reef national park
The region of rocks and petroglyphs
Capital Reef National Park is one of the most extensive parks. It offers all of Utah's classic rock beauty: rock bridges, deep gorges, and colorful rock formations. In addition, there are significantly fewer tourists than the more famous national parks around. continue reading
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Pink desert
This park is located in 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. Use of this park is mainly for fans of motor sports. Where is allowed these games on motorbikes and karts continue reading
Snow Canyon State Park
Park in the Red Mountains
This inconspicuous park near St. George is the gateway to the pearls of Utah. Snow Canyon has been inhabited since 200 AD and then by Indians in the 13th century Paiute Indians until the mid-19th century. The park was later discovered by Mormon pioneers in the 1950s. The park has become a much sought after filmmaker, but also offers camping and hiking trips to the surroundings. continue reading
