Bryce Canyon Travel Blog

Zion National Park is known for its hard-hitting outdoor activities and scenic hiking trails. But Zion has Valentine’s Day charm too, folks! Especially for you outdoorsy types. If you’re seeking a romantic place for dinner, there are some cozy little spots. In the Park and in neighboring...

National parks are a most excellent holiday getaway. Beauty, serenity, few crowds, and a totally different experience for most families. Local hotels and B&Bs often cater to such holiday guests, and restaurants often have special menus. If this Christmas (winter solstice, holiday season, whatever...

Ahh, Thanksgiving. Turkey, the kids’ table, football on the TV or the backyard, food preparation anxiety, travel trauma. Those things often define the holiday for many. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Have you ever tried celebrating Thanksgiving in a national park? A place like Zion National...

Having fun after dark in a national park usually means communing with your campfire, tent, and sleeping bag. Catching an intriguing ranger program, staring in wonder at the enormity of the star-strewn sky above, and possibly roasting marshmallows for s’mores (mm…s’mores) can definitely...

Zion is home to many hidden gems. Hikes, food, places to stay the night, and other neat stuff to do; all these and more can be found just outside the crowds. Good thing about this? I’m about to spill the beans on them! Problem with this? You have to hike a long way to get to some of them. But...

Where do you grab a great lunch for five bucks in Zion National Park? Um…you don’t, really. Unless you make your own. But where can you get a great lunch for close to $5? Oscar’s Deli is your place. Favorite burger? The one you want to order after an ass-blaster of a hike? The Blue...

Make sure to include Capitol Reef in your Grand Circle tour of southern Utah’s national parks. Perhaps the least known of those parks, Capitol Reef is an utter gem. One reason why? Because it’s almost fruit picking time there! Capitol Reef is home to the National Park system’s oldest...