Three national parks, a Navajo-guided slot canyon and the most photographed river bend in Arizona, all in one week from Las Vegas. The plan also untangles the time zones that catch many travelers out.
Zion and Bryce Canyon are only about two hours apart, but they feel like opposite parks. Here is how they compare on scenery, hikes, crowds, elevation and weather, and which one to choose if you can only see one.
Zion is easy to reach but has more rules than most parks: a shuttle-only canyon road, a permit lottery for Angels Landing and river-flow closures in The Narrows. Here is how each one works, plus where to stay and when to go.
Five national parks, one week and about 900 miles of desert driving. This plan puts the parks in the order that saves the most time and explains which permits and passes you actually need.
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