Zion Canyon National Park: With massive canyons, secluded waterfalls, lush vegetation and towering cliffs, Zion Canyon National Park continues to be the top attraction among Utah's national parks. Shuttle buses are mandatory during the summer months, but much of the park's solitude returns during the winter, when visitors are again allowed to tour the park via automobile.
What to do: Hiking, camping, photography, picnic, bicycling, horseback riding and cross-country skiing.
Camping: South Campground and Watchman Campground, $14 per night.
Lodging: Zion Lodge, 303-297-27577. Private lodging in Carmel Junction, near the east entrance and Springdale and Hurricane, near the park's west entrance.
Entrance fees: $20 per vehicle or $10 per person.
Location: Southwestern Utah, about 50 miles northeast of St. George.
Distance from Salt Lake City: 307 miles
Visitor information: 435-7772-0154