utah parks for kids Buddy Bison’s Fact Bites! 5. Antelope Island State • One theory claims “Utah” Park derives from the Native Explore the largest island in the Great Salt American “Ute” tribe mean- Lake! Trek out to the Egg Island Overlook ing “people from the moun- then tour Garr Ranch. Take a horse and tains.” Another says the buggy ride and keep an eye out for bison! Apache word “yuttahih” meaning “those higher up” www.parktrust.org 1. Arches National Park inspired the state name. Hike Park Avenue to see the famous arches, 6. Dinosaur National Monument then check out Wolfe Ranch and the Ute Petro- glyphs. Enjoy a picnic and view the Delicate Become a Junior Ranger! Explore the Quarry • “Industry,” the state motto, Arch. Spend the night camping! Exhibit Hall to see dinosaur bones up close and is associated with the bee- check out the petroglyphs. Spend the night camping!t hive, the official emblem. 2. Bryce Canyon National Park • Precipitation varies from Walk the Queen’s Garden Trail then look out at 7. Goblin Valley State Park the park from Bryce Amphitheater. Check out the less than five inches per Observe the really strange rocks and take in the Hoodoos and keep an eye out for prairie dogs. year in the Great Salt Lake Watch the sunrise over Bryce Point! view from the observation shelter. Hike the Car- mel Canyon Loop in the ‘Valley of Goblins” then Desert to above 60 inches in stargaze at night! the northern mountains. 3. Canyonlands National Park Take in the view from the White Rim Overlook then tour the Island in the Sky. View the Needles 8. Zion National Park then check out the Druid Arch. Take in views of the huge Kolob Canyons from the Timber Creek Overlook Trail. Ride your bike on the Pa’rus Trail and see all kinds of wildflow- ers. Hike The Narrows, which goes through Zion 4. Capitol Reef National Park Canyon, but be prepared to get your feet wet! Hike the Cohab Canyon Trail, then catch the Campout and end your day with s’mores! view from the Goosenecks Overlook. Tour the Glifford Homestead and visit the Ripple Rock Nature Center to learn pioneer crafts! All photos courtesy of Hill Art Group..