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Is October Really Slower in Utah's National Parks?
October isn't off season in Utah's national parks. Zion sees about as many visitors in October as it does in May, and parking lots still fill by mid-morning. We cover what really changes during the month, the two weekends Utah locals take over the parks, and how we plan around both.
The Cedar Breaks Detour Every Zion-to-Bryce Trip Needs
Most road-trippers drive right past the Cedar Breaks turnoff on the way from Zion to Bryce Canyon. Here's why we tell clients to take it — cooler air, an amphitheater of hoodoos above 10,000 feet, and aspens that turn weeks before the rest of southern Utah.
How Far Apart Are Zion and Bryce Canyon, Really?
Zion and Bryce Canyon are closer than people expect, but the "right" way to split your time between them depends on more than miles. Here's the real drive time, a day split that actually works, and why Kanab makes such a smart home base.
