Utah's "Mighty 5" National Parks: Which Should You Visit?

by  Alex Schechter | May 4, 2020

Ever heard of the "Mighty 5?" This quintet of Utah's famous national parks – Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyon Lands, and Arches – will soon be on your radar. Whether you're newly convinced to head to the rugged West, or you've had Utah on your travel bucket list for years, here's our guide to help you choose which national park to visit first.

Zion National Park / iStock/Richard McMillin

Capitol Reef National Park
Photo: Capitol Reef National Park / iStock/dkm725

For big groups or families

Your kids may be glued to their iPhones throughout the flight (or car ride) to Utah, but once they spend a few minutes hiking the rose-orange dirt roads that criss-cross Capitol Reef National Park, they'll change their tune. Mammoth, jagged-edged rock formations shoot up into the sky. These wrinkles in the earth's surface developed tens of millions of years ago, and Google Maps doesn't do the dazzling scene a bit of justice. (Admission: $20 per vehicle.)


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