POLL: What’s Your National Parks Personality?
For over 140 years, adventurers of all ages have sought out the unforgettable natural beauty of national parks.
Discover how Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks have ideal experiences for every parks personality.
Grand Canyon—Take a mule ride along the ridge of the canyon and see things from a new perspective. Don’t miss: The view from Point Imperial (8,803 feet up).Bryce Canyon—Walk among the hoodoos of Fairyland Canyon. Don’t miss: “hoodoo graveyard” in Campbell Canyon.
Grand Canyon—See how some of the Grand Canyon’s first residents lived at the Tusayan Ruin and Museum. Don’t miss: See the canyon from Desert View Watchtower.Zion—Visit the Zion Human History Museum to learn about the people who have called the region home over the centuries. Don’t miss: Explore pioneer life at Pipe Spring National Monument.
Grand Canyon—Get a bird’s-eye view of the sights—and avoid the workout—on a helicopter tour. Don’t miss: Join Teddy Roosevelt and Paul McCartney on the list of people who have dined in the El Tovar Dining Room.Zion—Enjoy a sustainably prepared meal at Red Rock Grill as you overlook the canyon. Don’t miss: Take a narrated tram ride along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
Bryce Canyon—Take a guided full-moon hike to see the hoodoos in a new light. Don’t miss: Stargaze with the experts at the Annual Astronomy Festival.Zion—Hit the higher elevations of Kolob Canyons with a more secluded view of the night sky. Don’t miss: Aim for a night with no moon to see the Milky Way.
How do you like to enjoy our natural national treasures? Do you prefer spa treatments and gourmet meals as a Luxury Lodger? Would you rather rough it with just a backpack and the bare essentials as a Backcountry Explorer? Or do you take your national parks with a side of education as a History Buff?
Check out the slideshow above to see how Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks have something for every national parks personality, and then share your “parks personality” in the poll below.