This is one of six books that tours the Grand Circle Adventure parks in southern Utah and northern Arizona. The areas covered in this book are shown in the front cover and the Table of Contents when you use the “Look Inside” option available by opening the Amazon book Internet site. Most print books are black/white to avoid prohibitive cost of color ($30). Only Book 5 and 7 are and color. All Kindle E-books are in color that can be viewed on your TV connected to a computer. (Buy both - one for home and one for travel). All books are available at: www.southutahparks.com * This book is a combination of driving, hiking, mountain-biking and other tours. Where applicable, valuable specific history of that area is included from ancient Indian to modern pioneer evolution. There are suggestions of what to see and do for each tour. Your exact location is known by using a meticulous identification of MPs (mile posts along the road indicating mileage) located at each mile (1.6 km) on every improved road. Where those MPs are not available, we use actual miles from a designated reference point. Where applicable, Global Positioning data (GPS) is supplied to complement walking tours in remote areas. Using this collection of information, you will always know your exact location * Book navigation starts with the Table of Contents. Under each major Trip there are many individual Tours. Each Tour has the following segments: 1.0 Information: 2-Visitor Center; 3-Services; 4-Lodging; 5-Camping, 6-Hiking; 7-Other Tours (Biking, Horse, Rafting, etc.) and 8-Driving Tours. -Introduction to Major Parks - * Zion National Park excels in having a duet of deep canyons coupled with 2,000-foot (609 m) lofty, chiseled, colorful, vertical cliff walls along the Virgin River. Therefore, its majestic scenery is seen by looking upward at those cliffs that are further embellished by a vast palette of colors. Most people simply drive/ride into the main canyon and do local short hikes. There are other hikes that are strenuous. The two most popular are Scouts Lookout and a little further uphill is Angels Landing. Both provide a birds-eye view of the canyon below. The best view is from Observation Point that is also a strenuous hike if starting from the valley floor. This book offers easier access routes. The best time to view the canyon from these overlooks is when the sun is directly above you preferable during summer solstice (20-21 June). West of the main park, still in Zion, is an area of petrified wood preserved by an ancient local volcano. * Kolob Canyon hosts the world’s second largest standing arch. Landscape Arch in Arches National Park has the largest arch at this moment. The recommended easy to moderate hike is along Taylor Creek where pioneers built their small cabins that are still preserved. At the end of this hike is Leda’s Cave that is a massive amphitheater blessed with colorful hanging gardens. The most prized hike is The Subway for which scarce park permits are required. * Cedar Breaks National Monument is similar to Bryce, but significantly larger and higher at an elevation of 10,000 feet (3,048 m). This upper thick geological layer is almost white limestone creating vivid contrast against the red canyon. Sunset, at North View overlook, is spectacular. At 10,000 feet (607 m) and far from city lights, the sky is very dark. Consequently, the stars are brilliant where the milky way appears like a belt of stars. * Bryce National Park is the jewel of colorful high and narrows spires. There are many canyon views along the road. Each has a short walk to an overlook. A simple day hike into the canyon is necessary to fully appreciate the beauty and density of these spires. Horse rides into the canyon are available. The Queen to Navajo loop is the recommended hike. Photography is best at sunset and sunrise especially at Sunset and Sunrise Points. Another sunrise view is from Inspiration Point, which we favor.