by Maya Silver (Author), Moon Travel Guides (Author)
Local author Maya Silver guides you through the awe-inspiring landscape of Utah's five national parks, plus Grand Staircase-Escalante and Moab, in Moon Zion & Bryce: With Arches, Canyonlands & Capitol Reef. Inside you'll find:
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Flexible itineraries: Unique and strategic ideas ranging from one day in each park to a week-long road trip covering all of them
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The best hikes: Individual trail maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options for every park
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Experience the outdoors: Trek between the thousand-foot walls of the Narrows, hike Angels Landing to unbelievable canyon views, and marvel at hoodoos in Bryce Canyon. Contemplate ancient Indigenous rock art throughout the parks, mountain bike through the desert in Moab, and stay up late to spot twinkling constellations under dark skies
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How to get there: Up-to-date information on gateway towns like Moab, park entrances, park fees, and tours
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Where to stay: Campgrounds, resorts, and more, both inside and outside the parks
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Planning tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
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Expertise and know-how: Utah-based outdoorswoman Maya Silver shares her tips for travelers who want to backpack, mountain bike, raft, rock climb, hike, and more
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Helpful background information on the Indigenous cultures, landscape, plants and animals, and history of the region
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Moon USA National Parks Hiking. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.
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Author Biography
Maya Silver is a Utah-based writer who covers the outdoors, food, and the environment. She has written for NPR, Travel + Leisure, Food52, and many other publications. Maya is the author of Moon Salt Lake, Park City & the Wasatch Range and co-author of My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks, a book for teens.
Rock/ice climbing, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and camping fill her mountain life. These days, she's also busy teaching her two adventurous kids to do the same.
By day, Maya is editor-in-chief of
Climbing Magazine.
Number of Pages: 448
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: September 01, 2026
