Bryce Canyon completely stole my heart during one unforgettable hike. Descending through Wall Street, climbing among towering hoodoos, and completing the Figure 8 Trail quickly made Bryce one of my favorite national parks.

Observation Point rewarded us with the biggest view we found anywhere in Zion National Park. The climb was long and steep, but the changing scenery, Echo Canyon, and panoramic overlook made every switchback worthwhile.

Hiking through the Virgin River beneath the towering walls of The Narrows had been on my list for years. An early shuttle, mild river conditions, and hours inside the quiet canyon made this one of our most memorable days in Zion National Park.