2gypsies wrote:
I highly recommend going to each national park's web site and exploring it thoroughly as to what they recommend to do within the park. Here is Arch's in Moab:
https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm
In addition to the national park there are so many other things to see and do within a close range of the park. If you're hikers there are unlimited opportunities. In Arches the Fiery Furnace ranger-led hike is very unique and awesome but you'll need reservations. That's how you really 'see' the parks - do things in them even if it's the easy hikes. Ranger activities are also worthwhile. For Moab you could take the Colorado River evening cruise, rent a Jeep or go on a Jeep tour, drive up to LaSal Mountain, tour both Canyonlands NP sections and lots of other things. Google the town itself for ideas.
For Bryce the best experience is to get down within the fairyland spires and do a hike. There are also horse rides down there. Just walking along the rim won't give you the full and best picture. Outside the park in both directions are lots of beautiful things to see along Hwy 12. In Escalante hike a slot canyon like Peek-A-Boo Canyon - short but beautiful. Stop at the Visitor Center for ideas. Calf Creek Falls and Kodachrome State Park are worth exploring.
Since you're retired try to plan this trip in April or September. These are some hot places in the summer.
We leave in less than 2 weeks.
