Rivers

The South Rim is amazing but the North Rim is much more beautiful. Mountain bike the Rainbow Rim Trail and AZ Trail.

we went during the week before christmas 2011 their was snow on the ground but we still did ewverything and r pics r wonderful

The sheer beauty and grandeur of the place. AWESOME. AND BREATHTAKING.

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.

Motion sickness wasn't my friend on this fast jet boat. Doing 360s just made my head throb. Was a cool river valley. NZ is paradise. A dream fulfilled to ski in summer.

This National Park is the closest to me, so have been there many times. I always see something new, and never tire of its beauty. Of course, fall is when it is in all its glory.

So lovely! While there I could hear the old folk song... in my head! Was sort of sad in a way.

you can get your nature fix here and then roll out to the wineries and bed and breakfasts then head back to the city all in one day

Allow adequate time to visit this park: it's huge! You'll want one day for the Chisos, including the Basin, with lunch overlooking the Window, followed by a hike or two: easy or challenging, with lots to choose from.

The one thing I took with me from my visit to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is an appreciation for the sheer force of running water. It's amazing when you think that this giant canyon was formed by a river, far down below. The park has pleasant stops with lots of photo opps. Roads were good, trails well marked. Great view of surrounding towns. I loved listening to the river running swiftly below. Great stop. Worth the trip.

Some day...

Hiked to one of the glaciers. Awesome!!

On my bucket list.

The drive down in to the canyon is gorgeous. Stayed in the bottom of the canyon at the Inn. So peaceful, and quiet.

Looks lovely. would like to go some day.

Would love to go.

Everything is so beautiful and scenic - and it was far less crowded than most parks I had visited, perhaps because it was already the end of the 2nd week of September or maybe it's just like that.

Went at begining of May and only saw a little of the park because of snow

We spent a week on a houseboat in Voyagaire National park. It was the most relaxing vacation I have been on in years! The trip let's you connect with nature, and unplug the phone, TV and the computer.

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?