Experience sheer sandstone walls up to 2,000' high, waterfalls, hanging gardens and slot canyons in Zion National Park • Splash through the waters of the Narrows • Meander down the street and visit the shops of quaint Springdale, Utah.

Recommended lodging: Cliffrose Springdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

Admire the awe-inspiring vastness of the Grand Canyon, up to 18 miles wide and a mile deep • Explore this wonder of the natural world • Visit the less-crowded and higher altitude North Rim for an unspoiled view of the canyon’s cliffs.

Recommended Lodging: Amangiri

Hold your breath around hairpin corners and marvel at the stunning red and burnt orange colors on a boat tour of Lake Powell • Led by a native Navajo guide, discover the enchanting beauty of Lower Antelope Canyon. Rest at the Lake Powell Resort.

Channel your inner-John Wayne with a photo astride a horse in Monument Valley • Shout out "Run, Forrest!" on Highway 163 where Gump finally stopped running and decided to return home • Visit native Hogan dwellings to see how the Navajo people traditionally lived. Stay at the brand new four-star Hoodoo Moab Hotel.

Start the day in Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky district with a scenic hike to Mesa Arch • Marvel at the serpentine Shafer Trail • Enjoy an adrenaline-filled Hummer ride or stroll the quaint streets of Moab, lined with inviting shops and galleries. Stay at the brand new four-star Hoodoo Moab Hotel.

Welcome to Arches National Park, home of the iconic Delicate Arch • With over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, there is no shortage of opportunities for exploration • Follow the cairns for an up-close view of the 128-feet tall, gravity-defying Balanced Rock • Paddle class I and II rapids with expert river guides*. Stay at the brand new four-star Hoodoo Moab Hotel.

Travel along the eastern edge of the San Rafael Swell on scenic Highway 24 • Discover Goblin Valley with its vivid rock formations sprouting up from the valley floor • Capitol Reef’s distinctly different geology of stark monoliths and massive domes make this lesser-known national park a must-see. Spend the evening at the Cougar Ridge Lodge, an incomparable hidden gem in Torrey, Utah.

Take in the majesty of Bryce Canyon's natural amphitheaters and pinnacles from the canyon rim • Park trails offer hiking experiences for every level of activity • Learn the origin of the hoodoos • Return to Salt Lake City and spend the evening downtown.

Recommended lodging: Hilton City Center or Grand America Hotel