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Venture beyond a visit to Zion National Park to explore sandstone cliffs, hoodoos, epic water views and pioneer history with some of Southern Utah’s other fun adventures. Zion National Park has many other destinations in its backyard. Some Southern Utah favorites include Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, Lake Powell, and Cove Fort.
Lake Powell Approximately 3.5 hours aways from Zion National Park, Lake Powell is a siren call for nature and water lovers. You don’t need a houseboat to enjoy Lake Powell’s beautiful views, although there are several options and marinas for renting a houseboat or pontoon boat. With the 150 miles long reservoir stretching through the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on the Utah/Arizona border, there are opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, waterskiing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Or, just dip your feet into the water and enjoy the otherworldly views of sandstone cliffs and water in the desert. Plan your visit here. Bryce Canyon Famous for its sandstone hoodoos, Bryce Canyon National Park has a series of naturally carved amphitheaters full of the highest number of red rock spires or hoodoos anywhere on earth. Located in southeast Utah, Bryce is approximately 80 miles from Zion National Park. Be prepared for cooler temperatures and the crisp air of a higher elevation. Plan your visit or hike at Bryce Canyon’s website. Cedar Breaks Smaller than Bryce National Park but just a impactful, Cedar Breaks National Monument packs a visual punch with its half-mile deep geological amphitheaterfull of hoodoos and red cliffs. Surrounded by bristlecone pines (some of which are ancient), wildflower meadows and subalpine forest, Cedar Breaks is along Highway 148 in Brian Head, Utah. Located high above Cedar City at 10,000 feet, Cedar Breaks is also known for its clear night skies. The new visitor center is currently under construction and will affect some access. Check their website for more information. Cove Fort Step back in time to the 1800's at Cove Fort’s historical site located between Beaver and Fillmore Utah. Once a waystation for travelers, The Pony Express and telegraph lines, Cove Fort shows the life of the pioneer family of Ira Hinkley and how they helped travelers find a rest stop in their trek across the West. Tours are available through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who run the Cove Fort site. Schedule for a visit or virtual tour here.
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