Utah Bound
Apr 15, 2014 06:08:51 #
Have a great time. Lots of good times out there. I am thinking about heading out there in the winter time. To me, winter is magical
Apr 15, 2014 06:11:32 #
YOU DON'T REALLY NEED TO GO TO THE PARKS, ALTHO I DO RECOMMEND THEM. GO ALONG THE RIVER ROAD AND YOU MAY FIND LONG HORNs THERE. GO TO CASTLE VALLEY AND THE LaSALLE MNTNS. ALSO GOOD SCENERY. THEN HIT THE PARKS. THERE ARE PLENTY OF TRANSPO COMPANIES AVAILABLE. I LIVED IN SE UTAH [CASTLE VALLEY, MOAB] FOR 9 YEARS. NORHTERN UT ISN'T THAT MAJESTIC EXCEPT IN WINTER. GO SOUTHEAST. YOU CAN BURN UP SEVERAL MEMORY CARS THERE!
Apr 15, 2014 07:23:36 #
Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands National Parks have scenic drives by which you can view their natural beauty, without every leaving your car. If you can walk under a 100 feet, you may stop at viewpoints for more sights.
I have been to each of these national parks, and speak from experience.
From what I gather, other national parks have scenic drives for viewing the sights from your car.
Red Rock Canyon NCA near Las Vegas offers a scenic drive that takes the visitor to various viewpoints. But just driving the road brings plenty of natural beauty to the visitor.
Enjoy!
I have been to each of these national parks, and speak from experience.
From what I gather, other national parks have scenic drives for viewing the sights from your car.
Red Rock Canyon NCA near Las Vegas offers a scenic drive that takes the visitor to various viewpoints. But just driving the road brings plenty of natural beauty to the visitor.
Enjoy!
travelpals wrote:
Going to Utah to see the National Parks. Can't hike will have to drive to see them. Is there a good route that I can take to get good photos?
Apr 15, 2014 07:52:52 #
travelpals wrote:
Going to Utah to see the National Parks. Can't hike will have to drive to see them. Is there a good route that I can take to get good photos?
Certainly, if you can walk a bit, you will get more and better views of the scenery, but there is certainly much to be seen through your windshield. I've jokingly said many times after walking a mile or so into the scenery, that I didn't know why they didn't put the road back here.
Don't get me started on roads. I saw something in Yosemite the still gets my dander up.
Apr 15, 2014 08:14:31 #
Apr 15, 2014 08:25:33 #
travelpals wrote:
Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands & Arches for sure and maybe Mountment Valley
Do not miss Monument Valley! It is truly awe inspiring!
Apr 15, 2014 08:30:48 #
The sights in all Utah National Parks or State Parks are worth your time. We love going there;
View from Rainbow Point; awesome
Apr 15, 2014 09:08:54 #
Don't miss Arches,Canyonlands and Moab area. Spent 10 days there and it was awesome. Take as many trails as possible, go to Dead Horse Point at sunrise. Check out the petroglyphs in Moab area. A photographers dream. Get info on best times to shoot which areas,they are available online and at visitors center.
Have a great time!
Have a great time!
Apr 15, 2014 09:09:16 #
travelpals wrote:
Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands & Arches for sure and maybe Mountment Valley
While you are in the area check out Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. Although open to 4-wheelers, if you are lucky and your visit is immediately following a good storm the dunes are very nice.
Apr 15, 2014 09:28:16 #
My daughter & I are going to the Grand Canyon in June from KC via the Santa Fe Trail, cut over to Old Bent's Fort, Durango & go south out of Moab. I'm taking notes on where to go in Utah (& any ideas from Arizona, New Mex, Texas & Oklahoma would also be helpful)!
Apr 15, 2014 09:39:19 #
KJ Smith wrote:
My daughter & I are going to the Grand Canyon in June from KC via the Santa Fe Trail, cut over to Old Bent's Fort, Durango & go south out of Moab. I'm taking notes on where to go in Utah (& any ideas from Arizona, New Mex, Texas & Oklahoma would also be helpful)!
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Apr 15, 2014 09:47:17 #
travelpals wrote:
Going to Utah to see the National Parks. Can't hike will have to drive to see them. Is there a good route that I can take to get good photos?
Skip Zion unless its on the way as most points of interest are a long hike. You can get some good views just driving through though.
Bryce canyon can be seen for the most part from developed pull outs.
You can see a fair bit driving through capital reef.
Arches has a lot of easy access view points.
You can get close to a fair number of viewpoints at the island in the sky area of Canyonlands.
Moab area would be a good place to book a motel.
Apr 15, 2014 09:49:18 #
travelpals wrote:
Going to Utah to see the National Parks...
Moab is a great starting point to see Canyonlands and Arches Natl Parks. Both have lots of great sights you can see from the car, or that might need a short walk. Depending on how adventurous you are, you might consider renting a Jeep to explore such exciting and photogenic spots such as Elephant Hill in Canyonlands, which takes you to an overlook of the the confluence of the Colorado River and Green River and also has a great view of The Needles. Or take a spin on the Slickrock Trail in Moab. I've done both of these, and more, by rental Jeep and on my own off-road motorcycle and had just loads of fun.
http://www.utah.com/offroad/elephant_hill.htm
http://www.discovermoab.com/sandflats.htm
Apr 15, 2014 09:50:40 #
travelpals wrote:
Going to Utah to see the National Parks. Can't hike will have to drive to see them. Is there a good route that I can take to get good photos?
Obtain Laurent's Guide to Photographing the Southwest, Vol. 1. Utah. Also Goggle photographing each National park. There are an abundance of articles on the various Parkks.
Happy hunting.
Rick
Apr 15, 2014 09:53:06 #
I'm sorry, Bob. I certainly didn't mean to "hijack" anything. I've oftentimes seen posts here such as mine & no one seemed to have a problem with it. That's why I thought it was ok. I apologize & it won't happen again.
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