Summer is beginning to wind down, which means fall is right around the corner! If you're looking for the perfect vacation to ease the transition, check out our Bryce/Zion Adventure. Located in Southwest Utah, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks are geological treasure troves.
Though temperatures in Zion National Park can be in the low 90s well into September, you won't have to worry about staying cool - hiking the Virgin River Narrows will do the trick. Zion Canyon is 15 miles long, and winding through it is the Narrows, a stretch of the Virgin River that cuts through reddish-tan sandstone cliffs that were formed by erosion long ago.
Zig zagging in and out of the river as you hike, you'll see waterfalls, natural springs, and hanging gardens, all while being surrounded by cliffs up to a half-mile high.
Bryce Canyon National Park is more like a giant crater than a canyon. The highest point on the rim of Bryce is over 9,000 feet in elevation, while the lowest part of the park is just above 6,600 feet.
In between, the park is home to plenty of "hoodoos," or sandstone rock formations that were created over 60 million years ago by erosion.
With high temperatures in the mid-70s in September (and mid-60s in October), you'll be completely content hiking through the red, white and orange hoodoos, and taking in breath-taking views at the top of the park (sometimes you can see as far as Arizona and New Mexico)!
The beauty and majesty of both Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks will leave you breathless. Long after you return home, you will be thinking about the spectacular views, unbelievably unique rock formations, and fabulous picnic lunches provided by your excellent guides.
Hope to see you there!
Blake
