Zion National Park Off The Beaten Path Tips by windsorgirl Top 5 Page for this destination

Bryce Canyon

Only 86 miles east of Zion will bring you to Bryce Canyon National Park. In just a short distance you will find a drastically different landscape compared to Zion.

At Bryce you will see huge amphitheatres full of colourful spires of rock called hoodoos. There are many viewpoints to photograph the hoodoos, but plan to take one of the hikes in amongst these strange rock formations.

You can use your National Parks Pass for admission to Bryce NP. See my Bryce Canyon pages for more photos and info.

Website: http://www.nps.gov/brca

The Grand Canyon, North Rim

It is a worthwhile detour to the north rim of the Grand Canyon from Zion, if you have not seen the Grand Canyon before. It is only 120 miles and can easily be seen as a daytrip.

We visited in mid October and found snow en route but by the time we arrived at the canyon, the snow had melted from the canyonwalls. If this is your only opportunity to see the Grand Canyon, I would plan to be there in the late afternoon to avoid the harsh midday sun.

You can use your National Park Pass to gain admission to the North Rim.

Website: http://www.nps.gov/grca