Moon Utah: With Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Capitol Reef & Canyonlands National Parks - (Moon U.S. Travel Guide) 15th Edition (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From remote deserts and arid mountain ranges to colorful canyons and world-famous national parks, Moon Utah reveals the best of this adventurous state. Inside you'll find:

• Strategic itineraries, plus lists of the best scenic drives, hiking trails, breweries, and more
• How to plan a national parks road trip covering Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands
• Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Admire ancient Native American rock art and cliff dwellings, and walk beside fossilized dinosaur footprints. Explore historic Mormon sites in Salt Lake City, or wander through old mining towns
• Outdoor adventures: Hike or mountain bike across canyons, rugged mountain ranges, and glistening salt flats, or hit the slopes at a Park City ski resort. Go rafting down the Colorado River, canyoneering through the Narrows, or climb to the famed Delicate Arch just in time to watch the sun setting over the captivating hoodoos
• Honest recommendations from Utah expert and lifelong explorer Maya Silver on when to go, what to eat, and where to stay, from ski resorts to budget motels to campgrounds
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Accurate, up-to-date information on the landscape, wildlife, and history, and advice for LGBTQ+ travelers, international visitors, seniors, and travelers with disabilities

With Moon's practical advice and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can experience the best of Utah.

Focusing on the parks? Try Moon Zion & Bryce or Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

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Review Quotes

"Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers' budgets--from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who've fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that'll teach you to embrace a new culture."--Gear Patrol, "The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey"

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About the Author

Maya Silver is a Utah-based writer who covers the outdoors, food, and the environment. She has written for NPR, Travel + Leisure, Food52, and many other publications. Maya is the author of Moon Salt Lake, Park City & the Wasatch Range, Moon Zion & Bryce, and Moon Best of Zion & Bryce, and co-author of My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks, a book for teens.

Rock/ice climbing, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and camping fill her mountain life. These days, she's also busy teaching her two adventurous kids to do the same.

By day, Maya is the managing editor at the outdoor brand Cotopaxi.