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Carved over time by the Virgin River, Zion National Park is a remarkable 148,000-acre (59,900-hectare) stretch of white, pink, and red rock format
Towering rock formations, colorful slot canyons, and a maze of hiking trails make Zion Canyon the heart of activity in Zion National Park. The Vir
The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is the main artery through Zion National Park. Winding along the Virgin River, the two-lane road is lined with vista
Upon completion in 1930, the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel was the longest tunnel in the rural US. The 1.1-mile (1.8-kilometer) tunnel serves as the un
Steps from the Zion Nature Center, the Zion Human History Museum tells this 12,000-year-old story, from the tales of the Anasazi and Paiute all th
Home to DC’s Major League Baseball team, the Washington Nationals (and their bald eagle mascot, Screech), this LEED-certified stadium can seat ove
SR 9 showcases some of southwestern Utah’s most impressive natural features, from the Virgin River to the fiery-hued cliffs of Zion National Park. A fee is charged to drive through the national park, so while you’re there, stop in at the visitor center or go on a short hike. There also are roadside pull-off areas where you can take in the dramatic landscapes.
Any road trip through the Desert Southwest is full of unique twists and turns, regardless of whether you remain on the interstate or head off along enticing back roads. Long the destination for gold prospectors and other dreamers, the mountains and valleys of the Arizona, Nevada and Utah deserts today provide a glimpse of mankind’s historical interaction with the area’s fantastic natural landscapes.
From the cottonwood-shaded banks of Zion Canyon's Virgin River to the pink-and-orange sandstone spires of Bryce Canyon, this tour of southern Utah's national parks consistently hits 10 on the scenery scale. Red rock arches, monoliths and mesas—they're all part of a high-desert, geologic wonderland that serves as backdrop for a classic American West road trip.
If any drive merited the overused term “scenic,” it’s the Blue Ridge Parkway. Begun in 1935 to create a transportation link between Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it was finally completed in 1983. This winding road was designed to maximize enjoyment of the mountainous terrain, so heed the posted speed limit (45 mph maximum).
If you are seeking adventurous things to do then see our list of eight national park hiking trails that offer spectacular views.
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These road trips through the southern Rocky Mountains will leave you awestruck at the natural beauty of Colorado and Utah's wild places.
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Explore the incredible desert landscapes of Arizona and New Mexico, including visits to several national parks, with these popular Southwest road tri
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