The Capitol Reef Country of Wayne County, Utah, is one of the American Southwestās least-explored natural regions. Just one look at the map and youāll see that this is a vast and remarkable area filled with parks, monuments, and countless hidden gems. Here youāll find few lines and little traffic, leaving more time to enjoy the great outdoors in this alluring area in southern Utahāthe perfect destination for year-round adventure!
Everyone sat in the BLM office throwing their hands up and down, imitating the classic āwaveā formation commonly seen at sporting events. This office is what everyone came to see, right? No way, we were all packed in this small room to win a lottery position to see the incredible Wave formationĀ the following day. If youāre not familiar with the Wave, itās a rock formation imitating the most perfect surf youāve ever seen. We didnāt win that lottery, but it turns out that there is an overwhelming number of sights near Kanab. At the end of our trip, we knew we had won big in Southern Utah!
Southern Utah presents puzzling rock formations, āhoodoosā, slot canyons, and some of the most colorful landscapes in the United States! Travelers visiting Bryce Canyon country will quickly realize that 3 days isnāt nearly enough time to explore the region, but with this āsqueezeā itinerary, you can hit some of the areaās highlights.
Kanab is a small town at the base of the Escalante Grand Staircase, in Southern Utah. Itās surrounded by several world-class landscape attractions, including Zion National Park, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and the intriguingly named Toadstool Hoodoos.
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