Utah National Park Trip June 2018
First, I have searched the bulletin boards and am still feel out of my element. For background, we've crossed the US 13 times over my naval career but never found the time to stop and really see our ...
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Moab and Zion will be very hot that time of year. While beautiful areas, you might want to limit your time there. Bryce and Grand Canyon will be better. Flagstaff will also be generally nice in June.
Consider spending part of the trip in Colorado on your way out and/or back. Much cooler and great scenery. The trip will go "smoother" if you have some cooler places during your travles. Near I-70, consider camping around Carbondale and visiting Maroon Bells, Marble, and Indenpendence Pass. Further west there are camping opportunities near Grand Junction with trips to Grand Mesa, Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Colorado National Monument.
In the SW part of the state, stay around Durango (maybe a week?) and visit Mesa Verde, take the Million Dollar Highway to Ouray, ride the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge RR, day trip to Telluride.
Near Flagstaff, visit Sunset Crater, Wupatki, Walnut Canyon. In NM, consider the side trip to El Morro NM. Very interesting stop worth the drive.
The point about dogs is very important. Hational Parks really aren't very pet friendly. If you do elect to bring your dogs, minimize your time in National Parks and visit National Forests and BLM lands instead.
Consider spending part of the trip in Colorado on your way out and/or back. Much cooler and great scenery. The trip will go "smoother" if you have some cooler places during your travles. Near I-70, consider camping around Carbondale and visiting Maroon Bells, Marble, and Indenpendence Pass. Further west there are camping opportunities near Grand Junction with trips to Grand Mesa, Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Colorado National Monument.
In the SW part of the state, stay around Durango (maybe a week?) and visit Mesa Verde, take the Million Dollar Highway to Ouray, ride the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge RR, day trip to Telluride.
Near Flagstaff, visit Sunset Crater, Wupatki, Walnut Canyon. In NM, consider the side trip to El Morro NM. Very interesting stop worth the drive.
The point about dogs is very important. Hational Parks really aren't very pet friendly. If you do elect to bring your dogs, minimize your time in National Parks and visit National Forests and BLM lands instead.
