If you need a place to stay for cheap while visiting Page, AZ, this was our favorite campsite in the area with its soft sand and incredible Lake Powell views.
Camping and Dune Boarding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes SP, UT
Coral Pink Sand Dunes is a small state park off the beaten path that is worth staying a night, or more if you have any dune toys like buggies, motor bikes, or ATVs. The campground had the nicest facilities of any park I've stayed at, and the pink dunes were impressive to see in the middle of the desert.
Fire Wave - Valley of Fire SP, NV
Devil's Bridge — Sedona, AZ
Hiking and Canyoneering The Subway — Zion National Park, UT
Hiking the Narrows - Zion National Park, UT
Angel's Landing - Zion National Park, UT
Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ
Hidden Canyon - Zion NP, UT
Mesa Arch & Elephant Hill at Island in the Sky - Canyonlands NP, UT
Island in the Sky was our favorite district within Canyonlands. Although it was definitely more crowded, you can drive between all of the attractions, and the hikes are all short and easy with just as rewarding payoffs. If you only have the time or energy for one, definitely do Grand View Overlook (at sunset for an extra bonus), because the view of the white rim is stunning.
Grand View Point at Island in the Sky - Canyonlands NP, UT
The Grand View Overlook parking lot is easy to reach by car, and there were plenty of other hikers at this very popular overlook. It's a very easy but scenic trail - Clark and I actually hiked it all in flip flops. If you only have time for one short hike at Island in the Sky, I would recommend this one!
Buckskin Gulch, Paria Canyon - Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area, UT
Chesler Park from Elephant Hill at Needles - Canyonlands NP, UT
Arches National Park, UT
Arches NP is a unique park in that all of the points of interest are quite far apart and there aren't too many hiking trails. We decided to do a car tour with minor hiking, and it was nice to be a tourist and just get out of the car to take pictures, since it was so hot. Even though the park is a little out of the way, it is worth the trip to see some rock arches.
