Next Years Trip to Utah's Parks
Help me plan my trip. Mary Anne and I want to visit Utah's parks and end up at Taos, NM for the Wool festival during the first week of October. We have a month for this trip and it would take at least...
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You are picking the perfect time of year. Warm days, cools nights, and kids are back in school. Should be able to see some leaves changing too.
Here are a couple of things to check out....
Moab/ Arches.... Portal RV park is one of the best in Moab. When you call, tell them to give you a spot in the back of the park in the private area. They are owned by individuals who rent out the spots. Beautiful, perfectly level concrete pads with amazing views, and much quieter than the front of the park.
Portal is very close to Arches and all the other amazing scenic drives and hiking areas.
In Moab, Pasta Jays is killer Italian food and salads, and reasonably priced. If you want some adventure and spectacular views, Call Dan Mick for a 4 wheel tour. The ride of a lifetime and well worth the money!
Bryce Canyon.... Ruby's Inn RV park is right outside Bryce. Has big, level spots and beautiful views. Just a hop, skip, and jump into the park. Ruby's Inn also has killer breakfast's to start the day of adventure.
Also, while at Bryce, Cedar Breaks is a must see. But bring a jacket. We were there once in July and there was still snow in the shady spots.
Zion....We have stayed a few places, but I personally was not impressed with Zion River Resort in Hurricane I think. Overpriced, and the promise of a River View.... Not! Could'nt even hear it over the noise in the park. Not sure of the length restrictions but if you can, stay at one of the NP campgrounds.... Much better, set back in the forest.
The bakery/ natural food store on the right before you enter the park, if they are open, has honey, jams, and homeade bread to die for. i think last time we were there we bought and ate 6 or 8 of the banana walnut bread loaves!
If your group is feeling adventurous, check out the Narrows hike. It is an all day event, but even now, many years later, we have yet to experience anything like it.
Have a fantastic trip, and travel safe. Sorry to ramble on, but Utah is a life changing place. So much solitude and beauty, it is overwhelmimg.
Let me know if you need any other suggestions!
Here are a couple of things to check out....
Moab/ Arches.... Portal RV park is one of the best in Moab. When you call, tell them to give you a spot in the back of the park in the private area. They are owned by individuals who rent out the spots. Beautiful, perfectly level concrete pads with amazing views, and much quieter than the front of the park.
Portal is very close to Arches and all the other amazing scenic drives and hiking areas.
In Moab, Pasta Jays is killer Italian food and salads, and reasonably priced. If you want some adventure and spectacular views, Call Dan Mick for a 4 wheel tour. The ride of a lifetime and well worth the money!
Bryce Canyon.... Ruby's Inn RV park is right outside Bryce. Has big, level spots and beautiful views. Just a hop, skip, and jump into the park. Ruby's Inn also has killer breakfast's to start the day of adventure.
Also, while at Bryce, Cedar Breaks is a must see. But bring a jacket. We were there once in July and there was still snow in the shady spots.
Zion....We have stayed a few places, but I personally was not impressed with Zion River Resort in Hurricane I think. Overpriced, and the promise of a River View.... Not! Could'nt even hear it over the noise in the park. Not sure of the length restrictions but if you can, stay at one of the NP campgrounds.... Much better, set back in the forest.
The bakery/ natural food store on the right before you enter the park, if they are open, has honey, jams, and homeade bread to die for. i think last time we were there we bought and ate 6 or 8 of the banana walnut bread loaves!
If your group is feeling adventurous, check out the Narrows hike. It is an all day event, but even now, many years later, we have yet to experience anything like it.
Have a fantastic trip, and travel safe. Sorry to ramble on, but Utah is a life changing place. So much solitude and beauty, it is overwhelmimg.
Let me know if you need any other suggestions!
