Table of Contents
Discover Zion & Bryce 10
10 Top Experiences 14
Planning Your Trip 22
If You're Looking for 23
Avoid the Crowds 26
Best Views 28
The Best of Zion & Bryce 30
Red Rocks Road Trip 31
Road Trip Stops Between Zion and Bryce 32
Best Day Hikes 34
Ancient Rock Art 35
Family Fun 36
Best Scenic Drives 37
Zion National Park 40
Exploring the Park 44
Sights 45
Recreation 51
Food and Accommodations 70
Transportation 71
Springdale and Vicinity 73
St. George 77
Cedar City 85
Bryce Canyon National Park 91
Exploring the Park 95
Sights 96
Recreation 99
Food and Accommodations 108
Transportation 111
Vicinity of Bryce Canyon 112
Tropic 117
Panguitch 118
Grand Staircase-Escalante 120
Exploring the Park 124
Sights 126
Recreation 135
Escalante 149
Boulder 154
Kanab 156
Capitol Reef National Park 163
Exploring the Park 167
Recreation 175
Getting There 182
Torrey 182
Canyonlands National Park 186
Exploring the Park 191
Island in the Sky District 194
Needles District 204
The Maze District 217
Horseshoe Canyon Unit 220
The River District 221
Arches National Park 225
Exploring the Park 229
Sights 230
Recreation 234
Getting There 243
Moab 244
Sights 248
Recreation 256
Entertainment and Events 270
Food 272
Accommodations 274
Information and Services 278
Getting There 279
The Southeastern Corner 280
South of Moab 284
Cedar Mesa and Vicinity 292
Lake Powell and Glen Canyon 302
West of Canyonlands 306
Background 311
The Landscape 311
History 322
The People 325
Essentials 327
Getting There 327
Getting Around 335
Recreation 338
Travel Tips 341
Health and Safety 345
Resources 348
Suggested Reading 348
Internet Resources 350
Index 352
List of Maps 359