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With more than 325 million people visiting America’s National Park Service sites last year, the natural sanctuaries are some of our country’s most beloved—and popular—travel destinations. Yet during those visits, only a slice of these precious lands comes into view.

Sep 19, 2024 • 7 min read

Utah might not have the most national parks of any state – that honor goes to California – but it certainly has the highest concentration.

Heavenly Zion National Park is the holy grail of Utah’s "Mighty 5" and one of the most-visited national parks in the country. 

Having guided extensively in the American West for the past 15 years, Andrew Roberts knows his national parks. He can pinpoint the best trails in Yellowstone and the prettiest vistas in Zion, and he's fluent in the logistics of getting visitors into and out of the parks. He also knows how difficult it can be to find the right lodging. Campgrounds inside the parks have amazing access, but they tend to be filled with RVs, noisy generators, and crowds, not to mention the fact that park campsites and lodges can easily book up a year in advance or have limited availability.