Oh, Megan, that'll be a great trip.
The only thing is there will be a lot a lot of driving. Those places are not close to each other.
The SO & I really love Moab. It's a great little spot, the park is easy to access and you can choose how much exertion you want to spend. We got a great photo of Double Arch there just in the golden light of sunset. Remember if you're taking sunrise or sunset pictures, don't forget to turn around and take pictures of what's lit by the sun, not just the sun itself.
On reflection, I have not been to most of those parks although the SO and our photography buddy iamdave.com have been, extensively. I know that he really loves Zion, and thinks it worthwhile.
Lodging is a bit difficult as many of the towns neighboring the parks are not large. Allot enough time for driving for meals, or pack a lunch. The SO & iamdave.com recently did Mesa Verde and really enjoyed it. I'll ask them for more feedback tonight.
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I swear, the awesome is going to kill me. If you guys don't hear from me again, know that I died happy.
The only thing is there will be a lot a lot of driving. Those places are not close to each other.
The real problem is Bryce and Zion, which are only two hours apart, too far to use one as a base. I can't see any way around two nights here, drive a few hours, two nights at the next place, etc. I don't mind changing places like that, but it might be too much moving around for my friends. I
love
driving. And my father made us do crazy road trips when I was younger (like SLC to SLC in 2 weeks via Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria!) so I'm used to that.
None of us have seen any of these places except the Grand Canyon.
Doctor of Osteopathy. They have training in both Western and Eastern treatment.
huh, so now to decide if I want that or an MD at the same practice.
I could be off, but it's something like that, for sure.
Osteopaths don't really have the same level of education as MDs. Their philosophy is more holistic, which many people like, but there's some criticism that they're less likely to prescribe medicine or surgery, which can be good or lethal. I would think that being in a practice with an MD would mitigate that.
--Zion seems less interesting somehow. The scenic drive has been closed to traffic except for a free shuttle and Zion seems to be something that can be done relatively quickly (as opposed to Bryce Canyon where the lodge seems a bit nicer and sunrise photos the thing to do). Is this right?
We had the opposite experience, and I would love to go back to Bryce for a longer time than the 2 hours we were there. The colors and formations are amazing. Same with Moab. (also, never having been to the GC, a stay at the main lodge is on my wishlist)
But I'ma speak for Zion as it has a major place in my heart. From memory - 14 years back - There are good campgrounds and some fine affordable motels. there are formations like Moab, and deep canyons (one they use as a concert venue). Colors range from roses and pinks all the way on up through granite, and the top of the park is a huge (4wd) plain of green - you wouldn't know what was just below you if you hadn't seen it yourself.
They have drumming concerts in one canyon. There are some lovely (though not legal - or warm, right now) swimming holes.
And then there is the Narrows. One of the most spectacular places I've been in the southwest. [link] no idea if it's open in winter.
The Dr. office is closed. poop.
