See. Cathedral Valley See the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon Spires in this less-crowded area.
Eat. Gifford Farmhouse Buy freshly baked fruit pies, scones, artisan bread, jams, and ice cream.
Stay. Torrey Gateway town with new coffee shops and restaurants, offering various lodging options near the park.
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More than two dozen park sites, including all five of Utah's national parks, now provide adaptive trail equipment. For my son and me, this growing trend meant hiking together without having to turn back.
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Arches no longer requires timed entry tickets, which means crowds are coming back in a big way. Here's how to see the famous red rocks without the Disneyland-style lines, according to a Utahn.
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