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All of the national parks have seen a sharp uptick in visitorsover the past few years.
Youll also need to book certain hikes well ahead of time.
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Additionally, the best hotels fill up quickly.
If you have special requests, like adjoining rooms for a family, youll need to plan even earlier.
Guides make a difference.
Springtime in Bryce Canyon National Park, looking out from Sunset Point.krblokhin/Getty Images
I always recommend doing at least a couple guided tours.
They can also teach you about the people who inhabited these areas for tens of thousands of years.
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The Delicate Arch in Utah’s Arches National Park.Mark Brodkin/Getty Images
Travel in the off-season.
It can be tricky to appreciate natures majesty when youre jostling for space among a throng of visitors.
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The Green River overlook in Canyonlands National Park.Don White/Getty Images
Get up early (and go farther).
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Opt for the less-traveled trail.
The Castle summit in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park.David H. Carriere/Getty Images
you’re able to avoid a lot of the crowds simply by going to a different trail.
In Zion, instead of the Narrows take the Subway route, for example.
You might also considerspending more of your time in the smaller parks.
Zion earns its reputation as Utahs main draw, but the other four are just as lovely.
Contact her at 855-435-1621 ormary.cropper@audleytravel.com.
