Picture from recent Utah trip (warning picture heavy)

Awesome, I love Utah, probably my favorite state. Bryce and Zion are on the list for the next visit.

The drive from the east side to the west side of Zion is pretty incredible. I honestly enjoyed Bryce Canyon more though. Probably had a little to do with the huge amount of people in Zion. We hiked the Narrows in Zion and started about 7 in the morning and hiked about 4 miles in. On the way back out it was an incredible amount of people in the canyon.

Great pics. I did a MC trip out there a few years ago and loved it. I hit all 4 NP in southern Utah and it’s just otherworldly. The could fence it all in and call it a NP. Tent camped in Moab. Your pics make me want to go back!

Slot canyons we hiked. It was a little dicey because there were flash flood watches everyday we were there.











Lake Powell is about dried up.

Great shots! May have to make a trip out there

Did this exact trip several years ago, and want to do it again with the kids. How did you go about getting in and about Zion for hiking? Where all did you stay for best access to the 3 NPs you visited? Curious as I know they've changed some things and crowds have grown exponentially.

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The drive from the east side to the west side of Zion is pretty incredible. I honestly enjoyed Bryce Canyon more though. Probably had a little to do with the huge amount of people in Zion. We hiked the Narrows in Zion and started about 7 in the morning and hiked about 4 miles in. On the way back out it was an incredible amount of people in the canyon.

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Honestly, the best park in the state is Capitol Reef. But it doesn't get the love because 1). There isn't really the town there to support in infrastructure and 2). There aren't really the easily accessible landmarks there like all the other parks. Sure you've got the temple of the sun and the moon, but they really require a 4wd to access them. But there are tons of "unknown" hikes and excursions that you can adventure off and do. You just have to find them.

I love Bryce too, and took my wife there on our first date, but 90% of most people only see the main amphitheater. Additionally, there's lots of cool stuff to see and do there outside of the park.

And you're 100% right about Zion. We don't even bother with main canyon anymore. Too many people. It's just a Junk Show these days. Too many folks that want to get a selfie in the narrows and a selfie on top of Angles landing. Yawn. The best part of Zion is the eastern half. Park at any turn out at start walking. It's amazing what you might find...



And I probably shouldn't post this, but I will, for those that are traveling between Bryce and Zion on US89, the Sevire river parallels the road most of the way. Most of it is private property, but there is a small section where the state has done a rehab program and you can fish. A small spinning rod at 4-6 lb test and a handful of spinners is all you need. They're pretty serious about trespass laws here, so double check access before you go.

Google maps

Another place that's an awesome stop and there is some sneaky good fishing is Calf Creek Falls. It's a 6 mile hike round trip. It's mostly sand, but over flat ground most of the way. You can fish in the plunge pool of the falls and freak out the other tourists. lol.

Not my video

Edit: Those beaver ponds they fish at the end are $$$$

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another off the path thing to see is hells backbone bridge between Boulder and escalante on the way between Bryce and capital reef

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Ages ago, my one of my fishing buddies got helicoptered into that canyon to do some survey work. He said it was pretty awesome.

Great pictures. I’m doing that same trip in November except for going to the South Rim and not the North. How was the travel from place to place? Any recommended hotels or lodges to stay?

Very nice. Went to Zion last fall. Did you get to make it up Angel's Landing? Incredible views.