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Travel to Utah

editor — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:28:00 +0000

Travel to Utah DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST Consisting of four units in south-central and southwest Utah, including lands next to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, this is the largest National Forest in the state. Elevations range from under 4,000 feet to over 11,000 feet, with 11,322-foot Bluebell Knoll the highest point. There are canyons with steep cliffs, colorful rock formations and pinnacles, plateaus and mesas, along with a number of lakes and streams. Forests are of fir and pine, plus pinyon and juniper. Elk, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, black bear, and mountain lion are among the wildlife. Dixie National Forest

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Utah Travel

editor — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:52:00 +0000

Utah Travel BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK This National Park is on a high eroded plateau in National Monument southwest Utah. Scenery here includes a number of canyons, along with an endless variety of multicolored rock pinnacles, spires, and other sculpted limestone forms. Elevations are from under 7,000 feet to over 9,000 feet. Outstanding views are available from many vantage points. There are forests of ponderosa pine and fir, along with aspen, and wildlife includes mule deer, coyote, and prairie dog. Activities: Bryce Canyon has about 65 miles of trails for backpacking and hiking. Difficulty ranges from easy to strenuous. Visitors

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