Limited time sightseeing
Dec 29th, 2015, 06:17 AM
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Limited time sightseeing
I will be travelling to Utah at the end of March for a few days to visit my son. We are staying near Salt Lake City. I have a couple of days for sight seeing. The Grand Canyon is too far (8+ hours) and from what I understand, Yellowstone entrances are closed. I want to see interesting rock formations, go star gazing, and maybe see some animals I can't see in Florida. I can handle light-moderate hiking if I use my walking stick. If I stay overnight, I need a cabin or hotel. Which are the best places to visit? Moab, Canyonlands, Arches, Zion, Bryce, others?
Dec 29th, 2015, 10:01 AM
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You might also consider Capitol Reef National Park. I had never heard of it until last October's vacation in Utah, and both of us were blown away by it. Less than 4 hours to Salt Lake City (let's have some local Fodorites weigh in on that, though).
http://www.nps.gov/care/index.htm
If you go toward Moab, you could see Zion easily. That entire area is scenic, in and out of the park. A ton of movies were filmed in the area, and you can even visit a free museum at Red Cliffs Lodge (we stayed there). However, I think that end of March might be a busy time for the Moab area.
http://www.nps.gov/care/index.htm
If you go toward Moab, you could see Zion easily. That entire area is scenic, in and out of the park. A ton of movies were filmed in the area, and you can even visit a free museum at Red Cliffs Lodge (we stayed there). However, I think that end of March might be a busy time for the Moab area.
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If stars are important, Cedar Breaks at 10,000 feet has the highest dark night location. Concern is snow cover in late March.
Alternate location is Bryce National Park
http://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisi...myprograms.htm
Both have free Ranger Star guide tours.
Call ahead for confirmation.
Vaga
PS. Last Oct we were at north rim grand canyon at about 8,000 feet with a dark sky. The "Milky Way' was so star-dense it appeared to be a strip of dense cheese cloth. Stunning sight.
Alternate location is Bryce National Park
http://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisi...myprograms.htm
Both have free Ranger Star guide tours.
Call ahead for confirmation.
Vaga
PS. Last Oct we were at north rim grand canyon at about 8,000 feet with a dark sky. The "Milky Way' was so star-dense it appeared to be a strip of dense cheese cloth. Stunning sight.
