The MIGHTY 5

When it comes to National Parks, not many states can beat Utah’s “MIGHTY 5”. In fact, only California and Alaska have more parks, with a total of nine and eight, respectively. Unfortunately, raging wildfires in the west and a closed border to the north limited our travel in those areas this summer. Nonetheless, we took full advantage of the free rein in Utah spending time in the hiking paradise of Bryce, Zion, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks…the MIGHTY 5!

Though connected by a common theme of red petrified sediments, each of these parks has a uniqueness that will make your visit well worth the time. So put on your hiking boots, venture out into some of the Earth’s greatest masterpieces and be prepared to be amazed. 















































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