Utah is generally rocky with three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau.

Utah Trip

Sept 1999

MOAB

Moab is referred to as The Heart of the Canyonlands. It is located on the Colorado River and offers travelers many services.

Arches National Park: (5 miles North of Moab) The world's greatest concentration of natural stone arches are said to be found here. There are many points of interest to see: Sheep Rock, Three Gossips, Marching Men, Balanced Rock, Park Avenue, Wolfe Ranch, The Landscape Arch, Devils Garden, Navajo Arch, and the most famous, The Delicate Arch. We did hike out to the latter; it was a three mile strenuous steep climb on slick rock…but a most memorable sight to see.

The Canyonlands National Park: Both Arches and Canyonlands are outdoor wonderlands for hikers, bikers, hunters, sightseers, and especially photographers. There is fishing, swimming, boating in Lake Powell or the whitewater of the Colorado. Together, Arches and Canyonlands preserve more than 640 square miles of canyon country. Don't miss the Needles District, the Island in The Sky District, Green River Overlook, Dead Horse Point, Newspaper Rock, Wooden Shoe Arch and many others.

BRYCE CANYON

Bryce Canyon isn't really a canyon but an amphitheater of colorful eroded limestone dotted with the deep greens of ponderosa pine, spruce and fir. You will see miles of exquisitely carved pinnacles and spires. Bryce is set on a high plateau so the red, pink and orange colors of the eroded rock hoodoos change magically with the sun. There are over fifty miles of trails for walking. The Bryce Canyon Lodge and park campgrounds are available from late Spring through early Fall. Don't forget your camera!

ZION

Incredible massive, sculpted cliffs rise 3000 ft. into the sky. There is a magnificent beauty to Utah's oldest national park. The park is open all year, and each season is beautiful. The waterfalls of Spring; the deep red cliffs that rise above the green canyon in Summer; the brilliant red and gold foilage in Fall; and the snow in Winter; all enhance the beauty of this park. Take a tram or drive, bike or hike the trails. Stop in the Cinemax Theatre in Springdale to see Treasure of the Gods. It is shown several times a day. The Visitor Center is worth a stop too. The entire area is a photographer's delight.

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