Home to five of America’s most beautiful national parks, Utah is a natural wonderland for adults and kids alike. From mountains and rivers to canyons, sand dunes, and caves, there’s plenty to explore and to do.
With only a week to spare for a family trip, we decided to keep it simple and focus on Zion National Park, and the towns of Kanab, Utah, and Page, Arizona. Read on to see how we spent our action-packed week of exploring and adventure travelling as a family.
Why Visit Utah for a Family Trip?
When I first told people we were going to Utah, it certainly raised a few eyebrows. However, Utah is second only to Alaska and California in terms of the number of national parks within its borders, and this speaks well to its stunning natural landscapes and ample travel opportunities.
In fact, I only stumbled on the idea of Utah after coming across a photo of Antelope Canyon in Arizona. I was blown away by its unique formations, and this led me down the rabbit hole of seeing what else was in the area. One of the places I discovered in my searches was Kanab, Utah.
Kanab is a small city in Utah, with several attractions of its own, but it’s also conveniently situated between several national parks, making it a great base when visiting.
Kanab has Zion National Park to the east, Bryce National Park to the north, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon to the south, and Canyonlands and Arches National Parks to the west.
Unfortunately, the last two parks are quite a bit further from Kanab than the rest, so we didn’t get a chance to visit them on this trip.
Having travelled abroad several times this past year to Bali, Japan, Iceland, and Crete, I admit that part of the appeal of Utah was its proximity to home, being less than a five-hour flight away and a two-hour time difference from our home in Toronto.
Also, the kids happened to have a four-day weekend due to a couple of professional development days at school, so we decided to take advantage and make a weeklong trip out of it.
Logistics for a Family Trip to Utah
Based on our experience, here are some tips and tricks to consider when booking a family trip to Utah.
Best Times to Visit Utah
Utah has a dry, desert climate for most of the year, with temperatures peaking above 30 degrees Celsius in July, so you’ll want to avoid visiting during the summer months. The best time to go is late spring or early fall, when daytime temperatures still…
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