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1. Canyonlands National Park
- Carved by the Colorado River
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- Nile Expert Tip: Classic Utah gem, rugged and gorgeous
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2. Lake Powell
- Sun. Sand. Red slickrock cliffs. Boats. Fun!
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3. Canyonlands National Park
- Stunning desert canyon park, part of the Grand Circle
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4. Hovenweep National Monument
- Puebloan-era villages in a remote location
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5. Goblin Valley State Park
- Goblin-like rock sculptures called hoodoos fill this state park
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6. Mesa Verde National Park
- Amazing ancient dwellings set in gorgeous canyons and mesatops in this Colorado park
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7. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
- Nearly 2 million stunning acres of remote plateaus, cliffs, and adventure
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8. Chaco Canyon
- The center of a thriving Ancestral Puebloan culture a thousand years ago
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9. Don Hatch River Running Expeditions
- Original river running company since 1926. Great service
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10. Canyonlands National Park
- Stunning desert canyon park, part of the Grand Circle
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The Best of NileGuide
- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should Canyonlands National Park’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
- Best Of Canyonlands National Park
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