Incredible outdoor adventures, seven national parks and ancient ruins combine to make this a Utah national park road trip of a lifetime. Hit every Utah national park, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands, plus Nevada’s Great Basin and the Grand Canyon, on this 1,453 mile trip that starts in Salt Lake City.

In Salt Lake City where you may be surprised by the vibrant craft brewing scene and how easy it is to get around this city framed by the Great Salt Lake and Wasatch mountains. Head south to Moab, home to Canyonlands and Arches national parks. From there stop at Monument Valley, one of the West’s most iconic landscapes. Continue to the Hopi reservation for a tour of Old Oraibi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in North America.

Then point your wheels toward Grand Canyon National Park to explore the less-visited North Rim or more popular South Rim. Afterwards, head north to the historic town of Kanab, Utah, home to hundreds of film shoots and great restaurants. Zion National Park’s East Entrance is a short 20-minute drive away. Then make your way north to Cedar City to visit the uncrowded Cedar Breaks National Monument. Explore Panguitch and Bryce Canyon National Park before heading to Escalante, Utah, for a deep dive into spectacular slot canyons. What follows are some of the best things to see.

TIP: Utah, California and the Navajo nation observe daylight saving time, while Arizona does not.