Help us plan our trip! Zion NP

alesis wrote:
Hey guys-
We are planning on going to Zion NP from July 1-July 15 (incl travel time). We are looking for a full hookup CG with access to day trips from 1-2 hours away. Please recommend CGs and activities/day trips too.

We have kids aged 4,9 and 11 and enjoy anything outdoors, as well as typical touristy things. Any help is appreciated! We've used this forum for years to help plan trips and have always gotten tons of help. Thanks in advance!!

Here is a great source of info for a family like yours - Options for cross country trips - take a look for additional info on great summer options.

Or look at From the left coast

When I read 4-9-11 I just go to cooler and Water, JMHO. (Flaming Gorge - and Dinosaur NM )

Utah is fine but as I look at your map I see a couple of states that would likely be as much fun and a lot more comfortable to visit that Utah (Don't get me wrong I LOVE Utah) Colorado and Wyoming are calling you. If you need a little heat just throw in the Badlands and Mt Rushmore - Black Hills.

Another comment are your Dates - the 1-17 would be Friday to Sunday - this gives you a little more time and allow you to get more done. (when we traveled and took time from work we always left after getting home from work on Friday and drove a long ways just on adrenaline, Then we continued on Saturday to drive another really long day, ( allowing us to get into a CG on Sunday while everyone was heading home after the weekend) By my estimate three big driving days would get you pretty close to the Rockies?)

Sorry, but this is getting into MY trip not your TRIP!

Take a look at the Mission and the Options, and let us know - Colorado IMHO will give you a more enjoyable list of options.

Get some input from the kids - look at others posts - and GOOD LUCK.

Sorry to start to hijack your post, just lots to think about.

BOL,