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1. Arches National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Zion National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Monument Valley

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4. Great Salt Lake

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5. Canyonlands National Park

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6. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

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7. Homestead Crater

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8. Bear Lake

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9. Capitol Reef National Park

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10. Bryce Canyon National Park

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11. Mount Timpanogos

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12. Goosenecks State Park

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13. Grand Canyon North Rim

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14. Mesa Verde National Park

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15. Cedar Breaks National Monument

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16. Natural Bridges National Monument

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17. Heber City - Heber Valley Historic Railroad

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18. Dinosaur National Monument

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19. Dead Horse Point

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20. Golden Spike National Historic Site

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21. Timpanogos Cave National Monument

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22. Hovenweep National Monument

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23. Flaming Gorge

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24. Dixie National Forest

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25. Paria Canyon, Utah

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What natural wonders can you find in Utah?
  • Answer: Utah is home to spectacular stone arches, deep canyons, waterfalls, rivers, and lakes.
  • Question: What are some must-visit parks in Utah?
  • Answer: Admire the red rock formations in Arches National Park, explore the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, watch a majestic sunrise in Monument Valley, view the waterfalls in Zion National Park, and see the out-of-this-world landscapes that make up Canyonlands National Park.

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