In this weeks episode giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 78: Arches & Canyonlands National Park. These two parks are close enough to see both on the same weekend trip.  If you want to visit Arches and Canyonlands in one day that is certainly possible, but it’s better to spend one day in each and make this a weekend tip.

In this episode we share:

• Tips for visiting Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
• The best hikes in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks including the iconic Canyonland hikes Island in the Sky
• Scenic overlooks you have to see in in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
• The best airport to fly into to visit Arches and Canyonlands
• The driving route to take to explore these national parks
• Entrance fees to the parks
• Where to stay near Arches and Canyonlands national parks

Where to Stay in Moab: Moab is the town in between Arches & Canyonlands. Here are a few hotels that we recommend in the area:

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moab
• Hyatt Place Moab
• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab
• Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Activities & Tours: Arches and Canyonlands have a lot of great hiking opportunities and scenic overlooks, however if you are looking for a guided tour, consider the Arches National Park 4x4 Adventure from Moab or the Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab

Where to Fly Into: The closest major airports to Moab are the Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) but they are approx 2-4 hrs away respectively. Find a great flight deal to these airports by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.

Hiking Gear: Check out our "Hiking Must Haves" Amazon list

If you love Arches & Canyonlands, then you'll love Utah's other national parks. Check out our Itinerary to see Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks on a 10-Day Road Trip

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