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Sunset over Calf Creek Canyon - Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument
This is an exceptional view. I'll be back in this area in July, hitting Bryce and Zion for a couple of days each, and then running down to the North Rim.
If you go to Bryce, hit Cedar Breaks, it's even higher and cooler. My favorite National park in Utah is Capital Reef. If you haven't been there, you should check it out...
Eve,I hit both parks years ago, but wasn't able to give either a great amount of time. As of now Bryce, Zion and the North Rim are back to back, to back, and I can put time in before or after. Any suggestions on both Cedar Breaks and Capital Reef would be appreciated. I had also been looking at Arches and Canyonlands.
I don't know what your tolerance for heat is, but by my standards, Zion is a hell-hole in July, with daily temps 100+. If you are interested in staying a bit cooler, Bryce is high elevation, and Cedar Breaks is even higher. Island in the Sky in Canyonlands is also a bit higher. If you're set on going to Arches to take photos, I'd be sure to get out there at dawn (or before) as it can be very crowded. I should qualify my statements by reminding you I live in a remote part of Montana and Southern Utah is just too hot and crowded for me in July, period. If you make up your mind where you're going, let me know. I'm pretty good at giving advice on scenic back roads.
Thanks for the offer, Eve. As I mentioned Bryce, Zion and the North Rim are locked in. If I try for Cedar breaks and Capital Reef I would come into Utah from the East (Colorado probably) and try to include Arches and Canyolands. My other choice is to hang around Lake Powell after the Canyon. I've got no choice as to season as my wife is a teacher. The first help I'd like is with Cedar Breaks and Capital Reef. Thanks.
Hank, Cedar Breaks is actually west of Bryce. It is an easy trip up from Zion on I-15 to Cedar City and east through the canyon, or via the more scenic "tunnel road" through Zion that connects to 89, which also takes you to Bryce. Capital Reef is mid-way between Bryce and Canyonlands and can be reached by some incredibly scenic roads.
Thanks Eve, I'm making notes. I'm going to try to include them both. Do the scenic roads require off-road vehicles? I'll be renting a car when I get to the area.
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Dear Eve very nice shot like all of your photos
regards
This is an exceptional view. I'll be back in this area in July, hitting Bryce and Zion for a couple of days each, and then running down to the North Rim.
If you go to Bryce, hit Cedar Breaks, it's even higher and cooler. My favorite National park in Utah is Capital Reef. If you haven't been there, you should check it out...
Eve,I hit both parks years ago, but wasn't able to give either a great amount of time. As of now Bryce, Zion and the North Rim are back to back, to back, and I can put time in before or after. Any suggestions on both Cedar Breaks and Capital Reef would be appreciated. I had also been looking at Arches and Canyonlands.
I don't know what your tolerance for heat is, but by my standards, Zion is a hell-hole in July, with daily temps 100+. If you are interested in staying a bit cooler, Bryce is high elevation, and Cedar Breaks is even higher. Island in the Sky in Canyonlands is also a bit higher. If you're set on going to Arches to take photos, I'd be sure to get out there at dawn (or before) as it can be very crowded. I should qualify my statements by reminding you I live in a remote part of Montana and Southern Utah is just too hot and crowded for me in July, period. If you make up your mind where you're going, let me know. I'm pretty good at giving advice on scenic back roads.
Thanks for the offer, Eve. As I mentioned Bryce, Zion and the North Rim are locked in. If I try for Cedar breaks and Capital Reef I would come into Utah from the East (Colorado probably) and try to include Arches and Canyolands. My other choice is to hang around Lake Powell after the Canyon. I've got no choice as to season as my wife is a teacher. The first help I'd like is with Cedar Breaks and Capital Reef. Thanks.
Hank, Cedar Breaks is actually west of Bryce. It is an easy trip up from Zion on I-15 to Cedar City and east through the canyon, or via the more scenic "tunnel road" through Zion that connects to 89, which also takes you to Bryce. Capital Reef is mid-way between Bryce and Canyonlands and can be reached by some incredibly scenic roads.
Thanks Eve, I'm making notes. I'm going to try to include them both. Do the scenic roads require off-road vehicles? I'll be renting a car when I get to the area.