Arches Vs Canyonlands Of the two parks, Arches gets significantly more traffic than Canyonlands National Park. On average, 1.5 million people visit Arches every year, while only 500,000 make it over to Canyonlands per year. However, you shouldn’t take that to mean that Arches is a better destination for your next family vacation. Canyonlands has […]
Directions to Grand Staircase-Escalante The Grand Staircase itself is located in the western section of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. While there are many roads criss-crossing through the monument, most people will approach the Grand Staircase from Cannonville, Tropic, or even Henrieville on Highway 12. Highway 12 is also known as Scenic Byway 12. […]
How far apart are Arches and Canyonlands? One of the nice things about Canyonlands National Park is that it’s so close to Arches National Park you can easily see both in a single day. However, if you have some time to spare, we’d recommend taking a full day at each park. You can certainly get […]
The Grand Staircase-Escalante is a sprawling National Monument that reaches out over 1.8 million acres of vast plateaus, colorful cliffs, and fascinating rock formations. The monument is a popular spot with hikers, campers and backpackers . Outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to know that this park sees fewer visitors than its neighbors Zion National Park, […]
While Canyonlands National Park does have an entrance fee, you’re not required to get a permit before you arrive. However, there are a few specific activities that do require extra permits. If you want to take a vehicle down White Rim Road, Elephant Hill Road, Lavender Canyon Road, or Peekaboo and Horse Canyon Roads, you’ll […]
The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is without a doubt a one of a kind travel destination. The expansive national monument stretches out over 1.9 million acres from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon all the way to the High Plateaus of Utah. To put that in perspective, the monument is just a little larger […]
The Grand Staircase National Monument is a popular spot for seasoned wilderness hikers, but its otherworldly beauty, unique landscape and breathtaking natural vistas appeal to less experienced hikers as well as road trippers. The Grand Staircase Escalante is a massive national monument, stretching from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon to the High Plateaus […]
Most people visit Canyonlands National Park in the spring or fall, when the weather is hot but not oppressively so. The temperatures during these seasons tend to range between 60 and 80 degrees during the day and much cooler at night, which is pretty near ideal for hiking in the desert. If you visit during […]
Canyonlands National Park is pretty huge, over 500 square miles, so the answer to this question is based on which part of the park you’d like to see. The Island in the Sky is closest to Moab, only about 40 minutes away. The Needles, on the other hand, is about an hour and a half […]
The Grand Staircase-Escalante is a vast and often overlooked national monument. So named for the series of plateaus, slot canyons and colorful sandstone rock formations, The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is well worth a visit. The Grand Staircase reaches north, beginning at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and reaching out towards Utah’s High […]
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