Southern Utah Guide
Things to do, facts to know, places to park, areas to see and more about Southern Utah.
Things to do around Southern Utah
- Drive the Zion Canyon Scenic Route from Springdale to the Temple of Sinawava and hike the Riverside Walk into the beginning of The Narrows.
- Explore Bryce Canyon National Park’s Sunrise Point amphitheater for glowing hoodoos at dawn, then hike the Navajo Loop through slot-like orange formations.
- Wander the red-sand trails of Snow Canyon State Park near St. George to see lava flows, petrified dunes, and easy overlooks within city reach.
- Visit Capitol Reef’s Fruita Historic District to tour orchards, pick fruit in season, and learn about pioneer life framed by striking sandstone cliffs.
Fun Facts
- Southern Utah is home to all five of Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks—Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands.
- The region’s Navajo Sandstone cliffs formed roughly 190 million years ago, once part of one of Earth’s largest ancient sand dune fields.
- Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos are the largest concentration of naturally eroded spires found anywhere on the planet.
- Zion National Park’s Kolob Arch spans 287 feet, ranking among the world’s largest natural rock arches.
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