Photec

I suggest that you also add Zion, Grand Canyon North Rim, and Bryce. All the others are wonderful, but don't miss out on these 3 if it will be you last trip.

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Utah has a number of state parks that photograph very well. Snow Canyon and Goblin Valley immediately come to mind. Snow Canyon is very convenient from Las Vegas as it is just a few miles from St. George, so is right on your way.

Also if you haven't already seen them Valley of Fire state park and Cathedral Gorge state park in Nevada are beautiful and not really out of your way.

I would also concur that the North Rim in Grand Canyon National Park may be worth a short detour. It's Easy to get to from either St. George or Kanab.

As far as other things to see, it depends on your fitness level, ability to walk and what kind of vehicle you will be driving. There are a number of beautiful attractions between Kanab Utah and Page Arizona, but most of them require either a high ground clearance vehicle or walking. Buckskin Gulch, the Hoodoos, White Pocket, several really nice slot canyons are all in that small area, but may or may not be accessible if you have the wrong vehicle or can't walk much.

Other places to consider might include Cedar Breaks National Monument. Similar to Bryce Canyon, but I like it better for photography. Also if you have not been there you could consider the Kolob Canyons portion of Zion, it isn't crowded and there isn't a shuttle. It has it's own entrance on the northwest corner of the park.

If I were making the trip you are proposing I would look at taking a northern route through Utah going one direction and a southern route on the return trip. The big thing that you have to keep in mind is that there is so much to see that there is no way you can see all of it in one trip, so you kind of have to pick and choose based on what you are most interested in and how hard a specific site is to get to.

What I would do is look at 500 px for photos of the various places that you are going past to see what kinds of shots others have taken. It will give you a good idea of what is in the area. Type in Capital Reef State Park in the search engine and most of the photos that pop up will be from there. Same thing if you search for Goblin Valley State Park, or Arches National Park, etc...

Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

Thanks; I was trying to pace myself in purchases for the new GFX100s, but, I went ahead and bought a GF 100-200mm and a GF 23mm. Fully equipped now; I appreciate your input

Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

Thank you; have been to Valley of Fire, Kanab in the fall, Bryce, Cedar Breaks, North Rim; love the Southwest. Thanks for the other suggestions.

SilverthorneRuth Loc: Silverthorne, Colorado

I second Bruce's idea about Kanab. There's a great photographic opportunity in that area that I haven't seen mentioned - White Pocket. I would recommend a Jeep, though, due to the deeper sand, which shifts around due to the wind. If you do stay around Kanab, be sure to visit the California Condor Release Point (if you're into birds). There's a fascinating story about the condors coming back.

Wherever you go, if you don't have a Jeep (or aren't driving it there), I'd also recommend scheduling a day to do the more Jeepy trails and rent a Jeep for a day. Also, if you're staying in Moab and haven't made reservations yet, and if you have some flexibility in where you stay when, check hotel prices. There are a lot of Jeep events in Moab this time of year and the hotel prices can vary substantially. I also agree with the Arches vs Canyonlands. Canyonlands is a long trip out, but it's also on the way to Dead Horse Point, which is so worth the trip. You could do both in a day if you're not planning to hike a lot. In the town on Moab, check out the Tom Till Gallery on Main Street. Lots of beautiful photos and Tom may be around to give you some ideas. Have fun! https://tomtill.com

Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

Thanks; been to these places 45 yrs ago ( with a film camera );a now want to re-visit with my new GFX100s; Dead Horse Point is also my favorite place.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Do you need an assistant to help carry stuff ??
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AzYooper Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)

Pretty sure Antelope and all other Navajo sites still Covid closed. Also no longer offered photo tripod tours

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Do get tickets to cirque de Soleil Eau. My husband balked at the clost but I over rode his no. 5 minutes not the show he leaned over and simply said, “Worth it!”. Don’t bother with a night time tour, you’ll do better on your own. I wish we’d gone to the neon museum.

Jan2019 Loc: CA, San Fransicso Bay Area

Seems like a great trip!

Mesa Arch in Canyonlands NP is a great spot for a sunrise shoot. It is a half mile from the parking area. This is a popular spot for sunrise shots. I recommend going early, and have a headlamp for the pre-dawn hike to arch.

Safe travels!

COBill Loc: Northern Colorado

Highway 128 along the Colorado River north and east of Moab is spectacular. Well worth checking out.

National Park

In Arches, if you are in decent physical shape, take a hike led by a Ranger through the Fiery Furnace (advance reservations required!).

cbtsam Loc: Monkton, MD

For the Moab area, I recommend taking or renting a "high clearance" vehicle - pretty much any modern SUV would do. Dead Horse Point SP has been mentioned, and it is a photographer's dream spot. I can't recall the name, but there's a route to drive from Moab to the White Rim Road; you can't drive the whole thing in a day, but you can drive part of it, and I'd say you haven't been to Canyonlands if you haven't driven parts of the White Rim Road. Drive out to the tip of Island in the Sky, and then walk around a good bit; the views are special. In Arches, the Windows section is excellent in the morning, and very easy to get to. Highway 128 is very nice as has been noted. In Capital Reef, the Lower Cathedral Valley features the Temples of the Sun and Moon; the road is not paved, but we did it in the mini SUV we rented at the airport in Denver. Going down the Nodom Bullfrog Road was a hit, as was the route over the Waterpocket Fold on the Burr Trail Road over to Route 12 and back around to the park. Also, just outside the park on the west edge of Torrey, UT, was a fantastic restaurant, El Diablo; I think we ate there three nights in a row! I don't know about Monument Valley being closed, but it would be worth the effort to contact one of the Navaho photo guide organizations; the guide I got showed me things I'd never have found on my own and, I imagine there's a slight chance a Navaho could get you in even if it is closed to the masses, and it wouldn't hurt to make the phone call. Moreover, if you can get a place to stay near the Park, there are some pretty good shots to be made from the main road.

National Park

If you are in decent physical shape, take a hike led by a Ranger through the Fiery Furnace (advance reservations required!) in Arches. The Needles section of Canyonlands is interesting. If you stay in Monticello as your jumping off point for the southern section of Canyonlands you may have some trouble finding alcohol.

Ed Walker Loc: Eclectic, Alabama U.S.A.

We just arrived home from Moab, having visited Arches, Canyonland and Deadhorse along with the road to Potash and the LaSal Loop. I mostly used the Canon 24-105 L. A few shots with longer lenses, but the 24-105 was the go-to lens. Looking back, I probably should have used the longer lens more, just didn't want to bother changing lenses. Take plenty of batteries. I took about 1,000 shots over 10 days.