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10 Best Places to Visit in Utah – Travel Video

10 Best Places to Visit in Utah - Travel Video

Utah as we know, is Home to a variety of beautiful landscapes, spectacular terrains, and offers many outdoor activities, and is a recreational center for Wildlife Enthusiasts. Utah also has a majestic nation parks and red rock formations which makes the Beehive State one of the most attractive places to visit. Below are some of the best places one can visit in Utah.

Arches National Park: This park is a photographer’s paradise and it has over 2000 sandstone natural arches with towering pinnacles and balanced rocks. Tour the park’s iconic features, including Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, and Balanced Rock, as well as the various scenic drives and hiking trails.

Zion National Park: Known to be heaven for outdoor enthusiasts, Zion features lush river valleys, narrow slot canyons, and towering sandstone cliffs which will make anyone fall in love with the breathtaking views from the Canyon Overlook Trail. Make sure to walk the famous Angel’s Landing trail and explore the Narrows.

Bryce Canyon National Park: This national park is noted for its bizarre hoodoo structures considering that its formation is unlike any surreal landscape on earth. You can enjoy the beautiful rock spires and spectacular amphitheaters from Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, and Sunset Point. You could also hike deep into the canyon for a more up-close view.

Canyonlands National Park: Wilderness adventurers will love Canyonlands National Park, with its wide open canyons, high mesas and sedimentary rock formations, and meandering rivers. Shredders and bikers will have a blast exploring the quadrant of four districts Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers as they take in the breathtaking views, ancient sites, and superior biking and hiking trails.

Capitol Reef National Park: If you are looking for a shifting wonder in the southern Utah area, Capitol Reef National Park is perfect for you considering that the sandstone cliffs as well as the giant reefs make it look similar to the Presidential buildings Capitol. While in the park you can find drives like Capitol Reef Scenic Drive and the Cathedral Valley Loop, alongside slot canyons that line the Waterpocket Fold.

Antelope Canyon: This canyon is famous for its extraordinary light beams and captivating bending sandstone walls. You can visit the canyon on a guided tour through the cramped corridors of the Upper Antelope Canyon. You can also venture into the less traveled Lower Antelope Canyon for an experience like no other. Antelope Canyon is situated in Navajo country approximately five miles from Page, Arizona.

Monument Valley: The Monument Valley is a an awe inspiring desert region that rises gritstone buttes and mesas. The valley has become famouse for its captivating beautiful rock structure, Navajo history, and unique culture. You can explore it’s wonders via a guided jeep tour and don’t forget to capture the wait of this Breathtaking scape.

Dead Horse Point State Park: A bird’s-eye view of Dead Horse Point looks remarkably like a horseshoe, and is known for its exhilarating views of the state park located in Utah. Dead Horse Point State Park sits in eastern Utah. Its views combined with the sunset create a picturesque view for photography. The park is perfect for biking or hiking, and for spending the night in the open sky.

Goblin Valley State Park: Situated in the San Rafael desert, Goblin Valley Park is named after its remarkably distinct rock structures called hoodos or “goblins.” They give the park an unusual, otherworldly feeling. Tour the parks maze-like rock structures or go camping at the campground embraced by towering dark red cliffs.

Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital, combines outdoor fun with culture and nightlife. There are plenty of outdoor activities through the year, including hiking, skiing, and mountain biking in the Wasatch Mountains. Some sights are the historic Temple Square and the Utah State Capitol building.

Utah is full of breathtaking sights whether it’s the otherworldly landscapes of the national parks, the towering sandstone sculptures at Monument Valley, or the culture and history of Salt Lake City. The Beehive State is sure to amaze so pack your bags and hit the road.

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