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Things to Do in Grand Canyon, Utah
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Emerald Pools
Southern Utah
Choose between three paths to the lower pool, middle pool, or upper pool, and take a nice hike to a fascinating and bizarre geological formation where water cascades out of the rocks into a basin below and tree frogs (found only here!)....
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Hiking
Lake Powell
Southern Utah
Located at the heart of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the 186-mile long Lake Powell is a prime destination for families interested in renting houseboats and locals from Arizona and Utah looking for water relief during the hot summer months....
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Bicycling
Hiking
Skiing
Boating
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Southern Utah
The visitor center at Zion is more impressive than most: it has a huge bookstore with books on every possible local subject, a display outside that not only has detailed information about the park but also explains the ecological design of the building....
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Bike Zion
Southern Utah
Since many of the roads in Zion are now closed to cars, biking is a fun activity for families to do inside the park on the main roads, on the 3-mile roundtrip Pa'rus Trail, and even in the rather quaint town of Springdale....
Bicycling
Riverside Walk
Southern Utah
Follow a stroller- and wheelchair-accessible path that parallels the Virgin River with several access points leading down to the cool water. Abundant vegetation and the proximity of the water make this hike shadier and cooler than others in the park. ...
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Hiking
Zion Lodge Gift Shop
Southern Utah
The Zion Lodge a nice place to hang out (you don't have to be a guest to enjoy their lobby, play chess at the tables set up in front of the big bay windows, or use any of their other facilities, including free spring water to fill up your bottles)....
Historical Landmark
Boutique
Zion Shuttle Bus
Southern Utah
The best way to get around in the park (and the only way to get up the scenic drive into the heart of canyon itself; now off-limits to cars), the Zion shuttle has charming drivers who provide just the right amount of commentary to highlight the views....
Sightseeing Tour
Roadside Landmark
The Narrows
Southern Utah
The once-in-a-lifetime experience of walking in a river between cliff walls looming above like nature's skyscrapers is an absolute must-do for anyone with teenagers, and can even be attempted for short distances with young children. ...
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Hiking
Swimming
West Rim Trail to Angel's Landing
Southern Utah
Not for the faint of heart or for anyone afraid of heights, the West Rim Trail to Angels Landing is one of the highlights of Zion National Park. But the effort is worth it—you'll see why when you get to the top....
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Hiking
Rafting
Hiking
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