We are planning a trip out west (from Rochester, NY). My current route has us staying a few nights in Lake Powell, Bryce, Zion, GC. My brother recommended staying at one of those places, like Lake P...
Locations are too far a part for day tripping and seeing anything. Bryce to Zion is even too far for many. Staying around Carmeel Junction is a good location for day trip to Zion, Day trip to Bryce. Grand Canyon south rim is a stop on it's own. Routing to and from area would be good to make additional comments.