Moon Zion & Bryce: With Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante & Moab: Hiking, Biking, Scenic Drives

Moon Zion & Bryce: With Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante & Moab: Hiking, Biking, Scenic Drives

Moon Zion & Bryce: With Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante & Moab: Hiking, Biking, Scenic Drives

Moon Zion & Bryce: With Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante & Moab: Hiking, Biking, Scenic Drives

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Overview


Explore the colorful hoodoos, canyons, and iconic arches of all five of Utah's national parks with Moon Zion & Bryce. Inside you'll find:
  • Flexible Itineraries: Unique and adventure-packed ideas ranging from one day in each park to a week-long road trip covering all of them, designed for outdoor adventurers, road-trippers, families, and more
  • The Best Hikes in Utah's National Parks: Individual trail maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options for Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, and Grand Staircase-Escalante
  • Experience the Outdoors: Snap a pic on a sunrise hike or get your adrenaline pumping on a white-water rafting excursion down the Colorado River. Explore the beautiful remains of ancient Native American rock art throughout the parks or discover the creative, energetic spirit of the nearby town of Moab. Enjoy the serenity of Bryce in winter on cross-country skis or take a week-long summer road trip to hit every park on your list
  • How to Get There: Up-to-date information on gateway towns like Moab, park entrances, park fees, and tours
  • Where to Stay: Campgrounds, resorts, and more both inside and outside the parks
  • Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and easy-to-use maps throughout
  • Helpful resources on Covid-19 and traveling to Utah's national parks
  • Expertise and Know-How: Seasoned explorers W.C. McRae and Judy Jewell share tips for travelers who want to backpack, mountain bike, raft, rock climb, hike, and more

With Moon Zion & Bryce's expert advice and in-depth coverage, you can find your adventure.
 
Visiting more of North America's incredible national parks? Try Moon USA National Parks, Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton, or Moon Glacier National Park. Hitting the road? Try Moon Southwest Road Trip.
 

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

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Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781640494732
Publisher: Avalon Publishing
Publication date: 10/19/2021
Series: Travel Guide
Edition description: 9th ed.
Pages: 368
Sales rank: 1,040,453
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author



W.C. McRae has been exploring Utah for several decades, each time getting farther off the road and digging deeper into the landscape. Every trip has a different focus, whether it's hiking into a new and more remote canyon, fixating on ancient rock art, or going deluxe at guest ranches. Bill has written for Frommer's, Lonely Planet, and Mobile Guides, and has contributed to 1000 Places to See Before You Die. He has also edited books for National Geographic and provided content for websites such as GORP.com and Expedia.com. When not fixing up his old house in Astoria, Oregon, Bill has a day job as a high-tech marketing writer.


While visiting Goosenecks State Park, Judy Jewell realized that, like the river below, she might be an example of entrenched meandering. Perhaps so... her work on the Moon guides to Utah, Montana, and Oregon has taken her to both the popular destinations and the remote areas in these states. In Utah, there's nothing she likes better than tromping through a dry wash in search of rock art or an old granary. When she's at home in Portland, Oregon, Judy works as a technical and scientific editor and a yoga teacher.

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

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