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Four hours south of Utah’s state capitol is Arches National Park, a natural wonder that is home to the most sandstone arches (over 2,000 in only 119 sq mi!) on the whole planet.
Formed millions of years ago, they’re a sight that continues to wow park visitors through the modern age.
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Known for it’s stunning geological formations, Yosemite National Park offers some of the best examples of North America’s landscape.
Known for its waterfalls, El Capitan, and Half Dome, there is another peak that rises high above the park and looks out over many of the Park’s assets.
You don’t need to be an experienced outdoorsman to experience it, though. Why not drive up Glacier Point?
Arguably the most famous National Park, the Grand Canyon is definitely one that people can identify from pictures.
One mile deep and ten miles wide, it is home to the million-years-old Colorado River and its iconic red-rocked riverbed. Known for an intensive hiking experience down in the gorge, the Grand Canyon isn’t actually off limits to non-hikers.
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Built during the Great Depression in order to create jobs, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a tourist attraction that connects visitors to the surrounding area across Virginia and North Carolina.
Since that desperate period in history has thankfully ended, the Parkway has continued to bolster local communities and connect them with travellers. Driving Blue Ridge is a great experience you shouldn’t miss out on.
National Parks make us think of the most beautiful nature scenes America has to offer. Many have their own histories of human development along with vast biological and geological features. Zion National Park in Utah is rich in both.
Sometimes, visiting these National Parks can be a pain if you’re not an experienced outdoorsman or don’t have the time or money for a vacation in the wilderness. Don’t cross Zion off your list, though – you can see it by car!
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Death Valley is the 5th largest National Park in America and the largest one in the lower 48. An already imposing name, it’s also home to an equally nerve-wracking road: Titus Canyon.
If you’re comparing opposites, you may think to contrast Yellowstone National Park with Zion National Park. Though the two sit close to 500 miles apart from each other, they have more things in common than you’d think. With that in mind, how would someone choose between the two?
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In western Los Angeles, a famous road runs for more miles than the length it spans from east to west. Mulholland Drive is a road 21 miles long, but it begins and ends only 16.9 miles apart.
The reason for this is because of the road’s precarious path, twisting and turning across the Santa Monica Mountains.
It is known for good and bad reasons, though we’ll let you decide which is scarier: the tight twists and turns of the pavement, or the price tag on the street’s houses!
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Are you thinking about visiting The New River Gorge National Park? You’re not alone.
The New River Gorge is officially the newest National Park in the United States. And we’re all excited to visit.
In this article, we’ll go over all the things you need to know to prepare for your visit. From where to when we’ll cover all of it here.
Let’s dive in!
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In the southeast corner of Utah is San Juan County. Also referred to as Canyon Country, it sits at the famous Four Corners of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. The area is known to be home to the Navajo Tapestry: cultural landmarks set among sweeping landscapes that were once home to the Hopi, Navajo, and Ute tribes.
Dying for a view of these breath-taking scenes? Why not drive the Trail of the Ancients, a five-day route bringing you past ancient cultural and geographical points of interest such as the Natural Bridges Monument, the Four Corners Monument, and the Three Kiva Pueblo – to name a few.
Along the way you’ll travel Utah State Route 261 which contains the legendary Moki Dugway.