We visited the Island in the Sky District. It is the district of the park that is closest to Moab. We literally had the park to ourselves because we visited on a weekday. The views are gorgeous.…Full review by GinaPhxBound
Feb 7, 2025
Don’t miss this park. It is easy to do both Arches and Canyonlands in the same trip. We stayed in Moab and went to the parks on two consecutive days. The town of Moab is pretty trendy but fun to get…Full review by Duckmom2
Jan 25, 2025
Canyonlands offers great canyon scenery and some very nice hikes. We were there in April. The weather was pleasant and it was not crowded. We first visited The Needles District. Just the drive int…Full review by Gregory P
My husband and I would like to take our sons to Canyonlands. HOwever, we have a 9 year old with ASD who sometimes likes to run off. Therefore, we removed Bryce and Grand Canyon from our list. Can anyone tell us of any hiking trails in Canyonlands without drop off's where if he ran he would not get hurt?
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Canyonlands has lots of ledges and difficult hikes. Not good for kids, especially ones that run off. Arches National Park( which is where Mesa & Delicate Arch are located) also has many …
Canyonlands has lots of ledges and difficult hikes. Not good for kids, especially ones that run off. Arches National Park( which is where Mesa & Delicate Arch are located) also has many hikes with ledges and drop offs. I wouldn't recommend. Go as a couple for this trip - leave the kids at home. There are many other kid friendly vacation spots( the beach, Arizona, etc. You can find cities with zoos, and flatlands much safer and kid friendly.
Knowing how crowded it can be, what are the chances of getting a good photo of sunrise at Mesa Arch, even if you get there early? Wouldn't somebody always be in your picture?
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I was able to get a great picture there. Everyone was taking their turns to get a photo. And surprisingly it wasn’t that busy, I was there on a Saturday only because Arches national Park …
I was able to get a great picture there. Everyone was taking their turns to get a photo. And surprisingly it wasn’t that busy, I was there on a Saturday only because Arches national Park was not letting anybody else in due to overcrowding.
How are the Utah national parks in the winter? We're planning a visit in mid- to late- February and hope the snow won't be a problem. Any advice?
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Cedar Breaks National Monument and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are closed for the season due to snow accumaulation at their higher altitudes. Bryce Canyon's …
Cedar Breaks National Monument and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are closed for the season due to snow accumaulation at their higher altitudes. Bryce Canyon's rim also ranges from 8-9000 feet on the Pahsunguint Plateau, but the visitor center remains open year round. The scenic drive and other roads and trails within the park can close at any time during the winter/spring season due to weather conditions, so check the park website. Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Vermillion Cliffs and Glen Canyon NRA remain open year round, although some facilities and trails may be cl osed. Again, check each park's website for current information. Overall, you shouldn't have much of a problem because Utah's canyon country gets a lot less snow than you do in Golden. Remember the blizzard of '83 or the series of spring snowstorms in 2007? I do, and that is why I no longer live in the front range.
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The Community Artist in the Parks program was created in 2009 as a way to highlight the connection between local artists and the landscapes contained within Arches and Canyonlands …
The Community Artist in the Parks program was created in 2009 as a way to highlight the connection between local artists and the landscapes contained within Arches and Canyonlands national parks...
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