Utah?Next trip plan good distraction! Ideas needed :)

Someone mentioned that Zion is crowded. Yes, it is, for good reason -- it's great. And it is easy to get away from the crowds -- hit the hiking trails! You won't be alone, but the crowds thin out as you climb up from the canyon floor.

OP, if you want some input on Northern Washington as a less-hot alternative, just start a new thread and we'll chime in there. I don't want to hijack this one!!