Choosing a National Park in Utah.

[Bert]

As many of you know planning the road trip of a lifetime is not easy.
One of the states we are going to is Utah. When looking at the map driving from national park to park takes an average of 6 hours. This just eats into too much of our time. We decided to pick 2 maybe 3 parks to go to this time. It looks like the Arches is definitely one of them.
Does another park stand out to any of you as a must see?
If I could just win the powerball and not have to work non of this would be an issue.

Zion
Bryce Canyon
Capitol Reef
Canyon Lands

[Tim D]

Arches, Zion, and Capital Reef get my vote.

[geondebi]

I am not sure of the time and Arches is on the list then think about Mesa Verde NP. If you come up from the south a couple of days in Cortez CO to hike around the park. Then a stop at four corners (2-3 days at Mesa Verde and a day at four corners) Then a nice drive into Moab. Arches is a great drive through and if you are into hiking then add a few days If interested check out the special hikes that require advance tickets. Canyon Lands is a good drive but unless you have a ATV not much time there. Hope you have a good trip

[Loneoak]

We were disappointed with Zion because you have to take their buses, which have several stops, and it is difficult to see what you want to from the buses or the stops. I understand why they do it, it's because of the crowds, but it is annoying just the same. We did a couple of the hikes in Bryce Canyon and they were well worth it.

If you can make your way to Page, Arizona (top of the state, near the middle, at Lake Powell), Antelope Canyon is amazing. It was the highlight of our trip and should be on everyone's bucket list.