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.
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.
From most of what I've heard and read, that's less of an issue nowadays. And they've got four years of med school plus residency, and lots of them do residencies in the same programs as MDs.
