Utah holidays

Tabletop buttes, red-rock slot canyons and wind-sculpted sandstone arches — you’ll find all the landscapes that visually define the American Southwest in Utah. In its 13 national parks and monuments, you can also see pine-covered mountains, snow-dusted peaks and dinosaur bones baked into the bedrock. A trip to Utah is all about outdoor exploration, and our specialists have hiked, rafted and cycled across the state, from the waters of the Great Salt Lake in the northwest to the brick-red stone mesas at Monument Valley in the south, the distinctive rock figurines of Arches National Park, and the gaping chasms that make up Canyonlands National Park. We can suggest the best place to photograph the totem-pole-shaped hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park, help you find 1,000-year-old petroglyphs at Capitol Reef and tell you how to get away from the crowds in Zion.

Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just bought your first pair of walking boots, we know the best ways to see the parks, including trails that will lead you to sweeping vistas and private guides who can take you deep into backcountry. You can also explore an International Dark Sky Reserve or try white-water rafting on the Colorado River’s rapids.