Utah
A Utah vacation is all about the great outdoors. Bizarre geological formations – arches, spires, fins and hoodoos - dot the land. Snowcapped mountains and desert dune fields define the horizon. Rivers cut arresting paths and wind their way across the state. More than 70% of Utah is government property you know. But don’t fooled into thinking that a trip with kids is limited to taking in the scenery. In Utah, wildlife roams freely. More than 600 species of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians have been recorded in this western state. What’s more, Utah’s cultural heritage dates back long before the white man arrived. The Fremont, Anasazi, Ute and Navajo have all called Utah home. Native American Rock Art adorns boulders and stones and pueblo-era architecture graces mesa tops and canyon rims. And the uplift that created Utah’s varied landscape also revealed the state’s earliest inhabitants: the dinosaur. Utah is a great place to dig for bones. But that’s not all. Utah is a recreational paradise in summer, winter, spring and fall. Hiking, biking, climbing, rafting, horseback riding and skiing are but a few of Utah’s outdoor activities that kids find fun.




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Utah hotels and accommodation
Cali Cochitta Bed & Breakfast, Moab
Type of Accommodation: b&b / guesthouse
110 South 200 East Moab, Utah 84532 tel: +1 888 429 8112 (Toll-free U.S. only)
The Cali Cochitta Bed & Breakfast is a refreshing alternative to the budget hotels and motels on Moab's main drag. Not only is the Cali Cochitta tucked away on a quiet residential street the B&B's relaxed style gives it the feel of a family home. Guests have use of the refrigerator, an extra plus for families traveling with ever-hungry kids.
![]() Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley
Type of Accommodation: hotel / motel
P.O. Box 360001 Monument Valley, Utah 84536 tel: +1 435 727 3231
Goulding's Lodge has long attracted tourists that put a premium on proximity. With the opening of The View Hotel & Spa that may change. Goulding's will soon be one of two hotels adjacent to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. The rooms at Goulding's offer spectacular views but they are dated and small. The motel restaurant is mediocre.
Devils Garden Campground, Arches National Park
Type of Accommodation: camping / caravan
Arches National Park, Utah 84532 tel: +1 (877) 444 6777 (Toll-free U.S. only)
Devils Garden Campground, located 18 miles from the entrance to Arches National Park, is open year-round and accommodates both tents and RVs at 52 individual campsites. The campground has potable water as well as a picnic table and barbecue grill are available at each site. There are no RV hook-ups and no showers. Advance reservations are recommend during the peak summer season (June - August). Twenty-four sites are available first come, first served.
Kayenta Campground, Dead Horse Point State Park
Type of Accommodation: camping / caravan
Dead Horse Point State Park PO Box 609, Utah 84532-0609
Kayenta Campground accommodates both tents and RVs at 21 campsites. Each campsite has a picnic table, charcoal grill and electricity. Water is limited. There are no showers. Reservations are recommended from June through August. Consult the reservations calendar before booking online.
Willow Flat Campground, Canyonlands National Park
Type of Accommodation: camping / caravan
Island in the Sky Canyonlands National Park, Utah 84532
Willow Flat Campground, located at the Green River Overlook in the Island of the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park, is open year-round and accommodates both tents and RVs at 12 campsites. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire grill. There is no potable water or firewood. The only facilities are vault toilets. Availability is first-come, first-served.
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