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ADVENTURES IN SOUTHERN UTAH


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Utah is known for its national parks, but those aren’t the only draw, finds Tamara Hinson


outhern Utah is a magnet for adventurers. Not only is it home to all the state’s national parks – Arches, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef – but history buffs can ponder the


meaning of ancient petroglyphs, adrenaline junkies can fly down towering sand dunes, and wannabe cowboys can go on a horse-riding adventure. But there are lesser-known gems, too: crowd-free state parks, hidden


valleys full of ancient ruins and wind-bashed rock formations that rival those of Monument Valley. Here are some of the highlights.


25 JULY 2019 travelweekly.co.uk


1 fly over zion


Concerns about overcrowding in popular national parks – including Zion – are behind a drive to switch-sell visitors to southern Utah’s state parks, but if clients insist on visiting Zion, then suggest viewing it from the air. Zion Helicopters’ panoramic flights travel along the edge of the park (flights overhead aren’t possible due to air traffic restrictions), starting from a base near the town of Virgin, and providing breathtaking views over the Virgin River Valley, The West Temple sandstone summit and the Crater Hill cinder cone. Fancy a different kind of adrenaline fix? Later this year, a network of four ziplines stretching 3,500ft is to open near Zion Canyon. Book it: A 15-mile Zion Panoramic Flight starts at $70 for 12 minutes. zionhelicopters.com


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PICTURES: David Pettit; Matt Morgan; Heykelseyj; Shutterstock; Sandra Salvas/Visit Utah


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