JRiepe wrote:
No Bryce or Zion?
Bryce maybe, but you can't go into Zion. You can only be TAKEN into Zion. I hate it.
I loved my journey through Utah three years ago. I hit the Big 5, but I stayed off of the interstates as much as possible and the photographic opportunities were tremendous. It got to the point that I had to stop stopping for the great photos and would only stop for the spectacular ones, otherwise I would not have made it to my hotel for the night. I planned on going back last September and October, but I didn't want to take the risk of being stranded 3,000 miles from home if the country shut down again. Enjoy your trip!
cahale wrote:
Bryce maybe, but you can't go into Zion. You can only be TAKEN into Zion. I hate it.
That's not true. You can't go into the main canyon, but you can go in both the north and east entrances and stop anywhere you want. And, for what it's worth the best hikes are in the east part of the park and the best slot canyons are in the north.
There's plenty to see in Zion without ever getting on a shuttle.
You can shoot for days at Arches. Also check out the White Rim Trail. You will be close to Zion-think about adding it!
I would personally cut out Natural Bridges but if going straight south from there, go down Moki Dugway (can be knuckle biting) and take a left (east) below Moki and drive the Valley of the Gods. You won't regret it. In the same area is Goosenecks State Park and Muley Point. The overlook at the top of Moki is great overlooking the VOTG above. All of the above are great photo opportunities. Do some quick research.
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