Outdoors in Utah

Beautiful at sunset!

Arches are what you will see. Each one different than the other. The hike to Delicate Arch is not easy, but SO SO worth it!

Just so, so amazing! There's something spiritual about the red rock formations. LOVE going there. Have been there so many times.

This has to one of the most beautiful places on earth. Terrific hikes of many different lengths.

I did this hike and went a couple miles up the river and it was THE highlight of our trip. If you decide to do this hike make sure to rent equipment (water boots and hiking sticks). It will be a much more enjoyable experience. We rented equipment and hiked much further than others who didn't. It is a nice hike to do in the middle of the day or when you need to cool off because you are in the shade and in the water! The hike is great for all experiences of hikers.

When to Go - Mid-June to mid-September. The water is cold the rest of the year but the canyon can be hiked in a wetsuit. The Narrows is closed when the river gauge reads above 140 cfs Permits are not issued from the top down when the gauge reads above 120 cfs So during the spring it is usually closed when the snow is melting and there is sustained high - cold water due to run-off.

Permits required: Hikers are allowed to hike a few miles up the Narrows from the Riverside Walk and return without obtaining a permit. A permit is required to hike from Chamberlain's Ranch to Zion Canyon. There are a total of 80 permits allotted per day. 40 hikers are permitted through the online reservation system and 40 hikers are permitted as walk-in. Although you can get a permit the same day you are hiking, you will have better luck obtaining one of the few issued permits if you get your walk-in permit the day prior to the actual day of the hike. For more information call the backcountry desk at 1.435.772.0170 or log onto the parks website and use their online permit system.

What to bring: Hiking sticks. Don't just bring one pole. Having two will help when walking on the rocks in the river. Dry bag. You are walking a majority of the time in the river and can slip and get wet. Sturdy Water Shoes and neoprene socks Emergency overnight gear if your trying to do it in one day Plenty of water (or water treatment)

This area is hiked by permit only through the BLM

Special permit are required to hike to The Wave (just ten are issued for each day). Permits ($5 per person) can be obtained in advance (http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/arolrsmain/paria/coyote_buttes/permits.html)

This place is in an "out of the way" location, but well worth the drive. The scenery is out of this world, just like being in a western movie

This is my favorite of the parks in this particular area. There is no other place like it. I can actually say I had a "spiritual" moment here. It will always be a special place for me.

Been there in all seasons... beautiful and awe-inspring every season! Sunsets unbelievably lovely. In winter amazing with contrast of snow and red formations! Would have loved to hike down on the floor but cannot with knee problems. Nevertheless I will go again and again... just to LOOK at the majesty of it all.

Bryce Canyon National Park has beautiful views and short to moderate hikes. Small park, can be done in 1-3 days. Great day hikes - Fairyland Loop Peekaboo Loop

beautiful

All the parks in this area of the states are equally beautiful in there own majesty. I trully wonderful place.

Oh, SO, beautiful and so inspiring!

colorado river did a great job creating this park!

As all parks in this area, beautiful!

Lovew the contrasts of the landscape! And the size of it all... A feast for the eyes and soul...

beautiful setting

Another one of Utah's beautiful parks. Lucky Utah!!

One of my most favorite places to visit in Utah! Always take visitors there! Have been there many times but prefer to go in autumn when you can drive yourself around and it's so, so, so beautiful in Autumn! Less hot too! Would like to spend some time, at least a week there, on my own... writing. It would be so inspiring and peaceful...

Do the Narrows hike...Then sleep for a day! Can you say leg burn?

Awesome

Connect yourself to the land by hiking the trails to the base of each natural bridge, or take the Loop Trail to view all three bridges.

Been obsessed with Buckskin for almost a year now, finally going May 4th.

First off Utah has the best snow in the world and add a nice apres ski area and you have Park City. Muust go here if you have not.