16 days in Arches National Park & Canyonlands National Park Itinerary

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

Visit Sego Canyon Petroglyphs and Cisco Ghosttown for their historical value. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Dewey Bridge and Westwater Canyon. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Delicate Arch, hike along Double Arch, tour the pleasant surroundings at Fiery Furnace, and admire all the interesting features of Arches National Park Scenic Drive.

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Louisville to Arches National Park is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Louisville to Arches National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Louisville in July, expect nights in Arches National Park to be about the same, around 67°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 97°F. You will leave for Canyonlands National Park on the 21st (Sun).

Canyonlands National Park features myriad canyons and buttes that the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries have carved over millions of years in hues of red and orange.

Get in touch with nature at Mesa Arch and Shafer Trail. Step out of Canyonlands National Park with an excursion to Off-Road & ATV Trails in Capitol Reef National Park--about 1h 20 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Island in the Sky, stroll through White Rim Trail, take some stellar pictures from Grand View Point Overlook, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Monument Basin.

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Drive from Arches National Park to Canyonlands National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Canyonlands National Park, expect temperatures between 97°F during the day and 67°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.