At the end of the month, I'll be making my way out west to Nevada and Utah. After running the Hoover Dam Half Marathon, we'll drive to Kanab, Utah where we'll be staying for the week. We'll be spending three days volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Inter-mixed will be days hiking at Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon.
I've never been to the area (well, according to my parents I was when I was 6 months old but I don't remember much of that trip). While we have the trip pretty much planned out, I'd love any insight from others familiar with the area of anything we shouldn't miss. If it isn't obvious, I'm a fan of jam-packing vacations with as much as possible!
This trip has been in the works for a long time and it's exciting that it's almost here! I actually signed up for the Hoover Dam half before deciding on the marathon - yeah, a long time. Luckily I talked my sister out of running a full marathon the first day of our vacation but I'm pretty sure that is what planted the seed in my mind to tackle a marathon this year.
We tried to get permits to hike to The Wave but neither of our applications were chosen in the lottery. :-(
Lucky you! I love the southwest. I'll let the local bloggers give you suggestions, but have a great time!
ReplyDeletesounds like a fun trip.
ReplyDeleteur vacations sounds great!!!
ReplyDeletehave fun!
If you mountain bike, I highly suggest Moab. Heck, if you like to hike, hit Moab. Might be a little now bound about now but a nice area.
ReplyDeleteI hiked around Zion. I recommend bringing a bike to ride from trail head to trail head on the south side. Nice trails! Very scenic!
That is so awesome that you're going to BFAS. They are my absolute favorite rescue organization. I would LOVE to do what you're doing! It would be so heartbreaking and so rewarding at the same time.
ReplyDeleteOh fun! Can't wait to hear all about this trip! Sounds like a great get away. I have never been to this part of the country so I have no suggestions...
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a fun trip! I can't wait to hear more details!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip! :)
ReplyDeleteNo advice but it sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure, but that vaca sounds amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteZion and Bryce canyon are absolutely beautiful! Definitely do not miss going there! :)
ReplyDeletesounds like a great trip!
ReplyDeleteUtah is kind of close to Idaho?! :) I was going to say blogger meet-up but I'm thinking we are just a wee bit far away. Sounds like a fun trip in the works!
ReplyDeleteZion is impressive but personally I liked Bryce more: fewer people and just astonishing views especially at sunset/sunrise.
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