Arches & Canyonlands | Utah, USA

Arches and Canyonlands are two of America’s most stunning national parks. Neighbors on the Colorado Plateau, Arches and Canyonlands both feature incredible red rock landscapes yet each are strikingly different. Our trip planner has all the information you need to make the most of your visit including when to visit, how to get there, how much time you need, and where to go and what to do.
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Arches & Canyonlands: Where To Go & What To Do
Arches and Canyonlands are two of America’s most stunning national parks. Natural stone arches, towering monoliths, and other unique rock formations define Arches National Park whereas dramatic cliffs and vast panoramas dominate the view in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonland National Park. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan where to go and what to do.
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Arches & Canyonlands: How Much Time Do You Need
If you’re short on time and want to see both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in one day, it is doable. However, two days in Arches is ideal though and would give you enough time to explore the Fiery Furnace on the ranger-led hike and do a few more of the longer hikes. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan how long you need to stay for.
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Tips for Exploring Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
Shift your road trip to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks into high gear with our narrated audio tour. Listen to sample tour commentary online, and learn about the types of fascinating behind-the-scenes stories on the history, geology, hikes, wildlife and cultural highlights that play automatically as you drive. It's just like having a tour guide in your car.
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Arches & Canyonlands: How To Avoid The Crowds
Arches is an incredibly popular national park. It’s not uncommon to experience long entrance lines, full parking areas, and packed viewpoints. Although Canyonlands does not get as crowded as Arches, it does still see its fair share of visitors March through October. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan how to avoid the crowds.
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Arches & Canyonlands: Entrance Fees
An entrance fee is required at both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and admission is good for seven days. If you plan to visit both Arches and Canyonlands you can save by purchasing the Southeast Utah Parks Pass which is good for a year and also includes admission to Natural Bridges National Monument. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan the best option for your visit.
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Arches & Canyonlands: How to Get Here
Arches and Canyonlands national parks are located in southeastern Utah, just outside the city of Moab. Most people fly into Salt Lake City, Grand Junction or Moab and then arrive by car as there is no public transportation inside the national parks. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan the best way here for you.
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Arches & Canyonlands: Trip Planner
Arches and Canyonlands are two of America’s most stunning national parks. Neighbors on the Colorado Plateau, Arches and Canyonlands both feature incredible red rock landscapes yet each are strikingly different. Our trip planner has all the information you need to make the most of your visit including when to visit, how to get there, how much time you need, and where to go and what to do.
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Arches & Canyonlands: When To Visit
Arches and Canyonlands national parks are open year-round, 24-hours a day. The best times to visit weather-wise are April through May and September through October. For that reason, spring and fall also tend to be the busiest times to visit. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan the best time for your visit.
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Arches & Canyonlands: Awesome Experiences
Looking for a unique way to experience Arches and Canyonlands National Parks? From watching the sunrise through Mesa Arch to mountain biking the 100-Mile White Rim Road, there's something for everyone. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan the awesome experiences for your travel list.
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Arches & Canyonlands: Top Travel Tips
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks have no gas stations or restaurants, and visitors can also expect spotty cell service and planning ahead is essential. Our trip planner has all the information you need with our top travel tips.
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Arches & Canyonlands: Best Hikes
Both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are a hiker’s wonderland but there’s also plenty to see from the comfort of your car or a short walk from the parking lot. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan the best hikes for you.
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Arches & Canyonlands: Where To Stay
From rustic camp spots and amenity-packed RV resorts to luxury lodges and glamping resorts, the Arches and Canyonlands area has a huge variety of lodging options to choose from. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan the best place for you to stay.
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Arches & Canyonlands: Best Places To Grab The Sunset
Visitors to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks will be fascinated by how their colors are constantly changing depending on the angle of the sun and the time of the day. Our trip planner has all the information you need to to plan the best places to grab the sunset.
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Arches & Canyonlands: Packing List
The southern Utah desert is known for its searing midday sun and chilly nights regardless of what time of year you visit and layers are very important. Plus even if you're only doing short hikes in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks you'll still want to make sure you have essentials such as water, a daypack, sun protection. Our trip planner has all the information you need to plan your packing list.