Canyonlands

Canyonlands National Park is an American national park located in southeastern Utah near the town of Moab. The park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into numerous canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River, the Green River, and their respective tributaries. Legislation creating the park was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on September 12, 1964.

The park is divided into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the combined rivers—the Green and Colorado—which carved two large canyons into the Colorado Plateau. While these areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, each retains its own character. Author Edward Abbey, a frequent visitor, described the Canyonlands as "the most weird, wonderful, magical place on earth—there is nothing else like it anywhere." Source: Wikipedia

Visitor Information
All day, every day.  Visitor Centers vary on season.

Weather & Clothing
Weather fluctuations are common in this area.  Moderate temperatures can be experienced in April, May, mid-September, and October.  Summer temperatures can exceed 100 degrees and winters can be chilly during the day and freezing at night.  When packing for this adventure it is best to pack a variety of clothes that can protect you from the sun when needed and clothes to keep you warm when the time comes.

Activities
Scenic Drives
Backpacking
Biking
Boating
Camping
Canyoneering
Commercial Tours
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Rock Climbing
Stargazing