Anybody know of photo ops around St. George Utah?
Jan 11, 2018 12:00:21 #
We will be in Las Vegas in Feb. We have been to Red Rocks, Antelope Canyon,Death Valley etc. and have heard there may be photo ops around St. George Or Zion. Any one been to those areas? Thanks.
Jan 11, 2018 12:04:20 #
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Jan 11, 2018 13:10:14 #
St George is a good “base camp” for a number of good photo destinations. Snow Canyon State Park is very near. You are within Two hours of Brice Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Page Arizona is about three hours away. Antelope Canyon is on the outskirts of Page. South Rim of the Grand Canyon is about 2 1/2 hours from Page. You can also see the Glen Canyon Dam at Page. Capital reef national Park is about four hours north. There is lodging in Torrey. You are also about two hours away from Kanab Utah. From there you have access to the north rim of the Grand Canyon or if you are adventurous and have 4x4 drive, you can drive into the White Pocket or South Coyote Buttes. Monument Valley is about five hours away, and best done as an overnight.
Jan 11, 2018 16:53:46 #
ebcobol wrote:
We will be in Las Vegas in Feb. We have been to Red Rocks, Antelope Canyon,Death Valley etc. and have heard there may be photo ops around St. George Or Zion. Any one been to those areas? Thanks.
Don't forget about Valley of Fire while you are in Vegas. Great little park. There is also a lot to photograph in Lake Meade National Recreation Area.
As far as St. George there are dozens of slot canyons just outside the south and east sides of Zion. Many people skip the northernmost part of Zion and it is pretty spectacular and less crowded than the main portion of the park.
As already listed there are a number of Utah state parks in the area as well.
Jan 11, 2018 18:18:28 #
Ob1
Loc: Utah
Zion is a beautiful National Park and Angels Lansing is my all time favorite hike. It will take about 6 hours because the scenery is so breathtaking. Do not miss this experience while you are in the area. It is a quite strenuous hike but you can do it if you take it easy no matter what condition you are in.
Jan 12, 2018 06:35:37 #
I-70 east-bound into the San Rafael Swell was the most awe struck site I saw in the couple of weeks I spent out there.
Jan 12, 2018 08:40:09 #
We spent a week in St. George a couple years ago. Gorgeous area. Snow Canyon is a nice easy short trip. We also took in Zion and the Grand Canyon North Rim - both gorgeous places. The whole area is very scenic, especially for folks like us who live in the east because it's a whole different world.
Jan 12, 2018 09:13:31 #
Jan 12, 2018 09:58:03 #
Bryce Canyon, Zion, Cedar Breaks, North Rim of Grand Canyon, Grand Staircase Estcalante, Capitol Reef. I have been to all of these and none will disappoint.
Bill
Bill
Jan 12, 2018 10:30:40 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Kanab isn't that far away from Vegas and you can easily get to Zion, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon from there. Don't miss Bryce.
Jan 12, 2018 11:56:02 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
In addition to those mentioned, Kodachrome Basin SP has nice photo ops. I also like Cedar Breaks. I've always found it interesting how each NP has different geological formations, or whatever they're properly called, for it's main feature. Zion - huge stone monoliths, Bryce - can't recall what they're called (hoodoos?) but most any photo of Bryce has them), Capital Reef - reefs (large red cliff like formations), Arches - arches, Canyonlands - canyons. The aforementioned Kodachrome Basin has thin, tall spires that are different than anywhere else (at least that I've seen) except a few in Arches. So the variation in Utah's red rock country is huge, making it even more interesting for a photo trip.
Jan 12, 2018 13:34:56 #
daf40
Loc: Mesa, AZ
There are any number of day trips near St. George, but if you haven't been there, don't miss Zion National Park. Extraordinary photo ops. You could easily spend a couple of weeks there and you would only scratch the surface. But it would also be an outstanding day trip if you're limited in time. The easiest day trip is to park your car in Springdale and take the shuttle along the valley floor. It's too early in the season for the Grand Canyon (north rim closed in winter). Also, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Cedar Breaks are much farther away, much higher in elevation, and quite cold at this time of year. As someone else mentioned, when you're driving back to Las Vegas the Valley of Fire would be an outstanding short side trip.
Jan 12, 2018 14:22:42 #
brucebc
Loc: Tooele, Utah
If you like wilderness stuff try Toroweap/Tuweep area. It is part of Grand Canyon NP. I think it is about 90 miles from St George. If you go and want to camp at the Park the permit to camp has to be acquired in St George or Pipe Springs National Monument. Toroweep is about the only place that the Colorado River is directly below you when you look into the Grand Canyon. The money shots are at sunrise, but it is spectacular any time.
Nevada Valley of Fire State Park is about an hour and a half south thru the Virgin River Gorge and Mesquite Nv. Across the Virgin river from Valley of Fire is a hard to find Area called Little Finland, It has spires, hoodoo's and a lot of strange shaped rocks.
Nevada Valley of Fire State Park is about an hour and a half south thru the Virgin River Gorge and Mesquite Nv. Across the Virgin river from Valley of Fire is a hard to find Area called Little Finland, It has spires, hoodoo's and a lot of strange shaped rocks.
Jan 12, 2018 14:39:56 #
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