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With five national parks, all in the state's southern half, Utah is a treasure trove of endless possibilities for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Residents and visitors alike have come to enjoy the rich natural resources and wonders that make up Utah's stunning and diverse landscape.

arches national park

INSPIRATION: Your adventure in Arches National Park follows 300 million years of patient erosion. More than 2,000 arches give the park its name, but Arches also contains fields of spires, pinnacles, domes and ridiculously balanced formations that seem to defy the laws of physics, igniting the imagination. Every trail leads to something spectacular, every arch a window into time. There are about 40 miles of paved scenic roads from the park entrance to the campground at Devil's Garden and spurs to the Windows Section and Delicate Arch.

ACTIVITIES: At just over 290 feet at its maximum opening, Landscape Arch is considered the longest arch in the world. The popular trail is a 1.6 mile round-trip. For dedicated hikers, continue along to Double O Arch and the Devils Garden Primitive Trail. Of course, there may be no arch in the world more celebrated than Utah's Delicate Arch. When you first round the corner and see it, you'll know why. The "magic" hours near sunrise and sunset are among the best times to experience the brilliantly colored sandstone of Arches. Nearby Moab is a gateway to some of the world's best mountain biking, including Slickrock and Klondike Bluffs.

bryce canyon national park

INSPIRATION: Bryce Canyon National Park's view from 9,000 feet is unlike any other in the world. The park is a series of natural amphitheaters with its distinctive red rock pillars of stone called "hoodoos" carved into pink cliffs of the majestic Paunsaugunt Plateau. Whether you reach the canyon floor on foot or on horseback, or stick to the overlooks by car, Bryce Canyon's brilliantly colored landforms defy description and will find a home among your most enduring memories.

ACTIVITIES: The 37-mile round-trip scenic drive accesses key overlooks and vistas, such as Sunrise, Sunset, Rainbow, Yovimpa and Inspiration Points. The

visitor center is open year-round. The Navajo Loop Trail is a family-friendly hike from Sunset Point with an option to add the Queen's Garden trail for a combined three miles. Fairyland Loop is an eight-mile hike that accesses the best of Bryce Canyon with less of the crowd. Visit during a full moon and sign up early for a free guided...