One of the best destinations for a USA road trip is Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. Although you have the option to fly in to Bryce Canyon Airport located just four miles from the park, gathering the whole family in an RV is a better way to enjoy the trip. Just one glance of the park's display of grotesque spires (called hoodoos) and horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters makes the two hundred and seventy mile-drive from Las Vegas, Nevada all worth it.
Start your road trip through the USA by strolling, shopping or dining at Las Vegas before driving your RV northbound on I-5. Take the first exit into Cedar City in Utah and stop to stretch your legs after the two and a half-hour drive. Rest, relax and seize the opportunity for a great family bonding time at Kid's Pond where kids twelve and under can fish for free. Then reward yourselves for a variety of the best pastries from the Pastry Pub or classic American cuisine at Adriana's. Check into Springhill Suites By Marriott Cedar City for a good night's rest to prepare yourselves for the long drive to Bryce Canyon National Park the following day.
Signs to the Highway 14 all over Cedar City make this USA road trip a lot easier. Head straight until you reach the junction of Highway 89 where you should turn left. From Highway 89, turn right on Highway 12 or Scenic Byway 12 then straight to Highway 63 which goes into Bryce Canyon National Park.
Your road trip still continues when you reach Bryce Canyon National Park. With your RV, drive around and stop at each viewpoint to take in the majestic sights of the park. Bryce Canyon National Park is an all-year attraction and offers something for everyone in the family. The line of hoodoos sends invitations to every visitor for a hike. Trails vary from easy, moderate to strenuous. Those traveling with young kids can take the easy trails such as the Rim Trail or Mossy Cave Trail, while those with older kids and teenagers can test their limits by conquering moderate and strenuous trails such as Tower Bridge Trail and Riggs Spring Loop. There are even trails open for overnight hiking. Backcountry hiking and backcountry camping are also available, but are limited. Permits are required for these two activities.
Other activities you can do in Bryce Canyon National Park is biking through the paved roads, shopping for books, souvenirs and more at the Bryce Canyon Visitor's Center, and wildlife sighting. Wildlife in the park is very diverse. Brace yourselves as you gaze upon hundreds of species of birds, mammals and plants. Horseback riding is also one of the activities your family can enjoy in this road trip. Guided horseback riding trips are available starting in April through October. Camping in Bryce Canyon National Park is something everyone should experience. The park's campgrounds, Bryce Canyon Lodge and Bryce Amphitheater, are both located near the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center. Both campgrounds have facilities that cater to the convenience of the park's visitors. If you wish to lodge outside the park, however, Best Western Ruby's Inn will provide your accommodation needs - guest rooms, RV spots and easy access to the park.
The magnificent landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park is a sight to be seen. As you drive your RV back to Las Vegas with your family, you find yourself willing to take the more than two hundred-mile USA road trip over and over just to see Bryce Canyon National Park again.
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