Moon Zion & Bryce: With Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante & Moab

Hiking & Biking, Stargazing, Scenic Drives

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By Maya Silver

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$21.99

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$28.99 CAD

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  1. Trade Paperback (Revised) $21.99 $28.99 CAD
  2. ebook (Revised) $14.99 $19.99 CAD

This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around December 12, 2023. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.

Spark your sense of wonder and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscape of Utah's five national parks. Inside Moon Zion & Bryce you'll find:

  • Flexible Itineraries: Unique and adventure-packed ideas ranging from one day in each park to a week-long road trip covering all of them, designed for outdoor adventurers, road-trippers, families, and more
  • The Best Hikes in Utah's National Parks: Individual trail maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options for Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, and Grand Staircase-Escalante
  • Experience the Outdoors: Trek between the thousand-foot walls of the Narrows, hike Angels Landing to unbelievable canyon views, and marvel at hoodoos in Bryce. Soak up the serenity of winter on cross-country skis or take a week-long road trip to hit every park on your list. Contemplate ancient Indigenous rock art throughout the parks, mountain-bike through the desert in Moab, and stay late to spot constellations in the dark sky
  • How to Get There: Up-to-date information on gateway towns like Moab, park entrances, park fees, and tours
  • Where to Stay: Campgrounds, resorts, and more both inside and outside the parks
  • Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and easy-to-use maps throughout
  • Expertise and Know-How: Utah-based outdoorswoman Maya Silver shares her tips for travelers who want to backpack, mountain bike, raft, rock climb, hike, and more

Find your adventure in Zion and Bryce with Moon.
 
Visiting more of North America's incredible national parks? Try Moon USA National Parks, Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton, or Moon Best of Grand Canyon. Hitting the road? Try Moon Southwest Road Trip.
 

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On Sale
Dec 12, 2023
Page Count
368 pages
Publisher
Moon Travel
ISBN-13
9798886470123

Maya Silver

About the Author

Maya Silver is a Utah-based writer who covers the outdoors, food, and the environment. She has written for NPRTravel + LeisureFood52, and many other publications. Maya is the author of Moon Salt Lake, Park City & the Wasatch Range, Moon Zion & Bryce, and Moon Best of Zion & Bryce, and co-author of My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks, a book for teens.

Rock/ice climbing, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and camping fill her mountain life. These days, she’s also busy teaching her two adventurous kids to do the same. 

By day, Maya is the managing editor at the outdoor brand Cotopaxi.

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