Bryce, UT

Straight out of Cinderella, the part of Bryce Canyon known as Fairyland Loop has thousands of pink and orange sandstone spires jutting up out of the canyon....

Springdale, UT

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....

Springdale, UT

This pleasing, peaceful restaurant is right outside the south entrance to Zion National Park. Delicacies like Vietnamese Banh Xeo (an Asian crepe bursting with vegetables and optional meat) and Pad Thai grace their impressive fusion menu....

Springdale, UT

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....

Springdale, UT

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. ...

Springdale, UT

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)....