5 Day Utah Itinerary

This summer, I went on an incredible journey to visit an old college friend in Utah. 🌄

I really needed a break from my usual routine, allowing me to recharge the best way I know how - in nature. 🌿 So when my friend invited me to join her on a roadtrip I jumped on the chance.

Day 1 - We met in Salt Lake City and started by exploring the downtown gems, Memory Grove and City Creek Center. 💫 Salt Lake City Memory Grove Park City Creek Center

Day 2 - The next day, we headed to upscale Park City - a beautiful ski town with great shops but since it was off season, there wasn’t much else to do. We decided to drive up to the Empire Pass and Guardsman Pass Overlooks, surrounded by icy mountain peaks. ❄️ Park City Guardsman Pass Empire Pass

Afterwards, we drove to Big Cottonwood Canyon to stroll through nature and around the river for some great landscape photography. offered serene hikes and picture-perfect spots, providing a much-needed escape. Big Cottonwood Canyon

Day 3 - Before hitting the road, we stopped by the local grocery store and picked up some food for our 4-hour drive south to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Trust me, there are no good food spots along the drive except for gas stations and fast food so grab food before your trip.

During our drive, I had the most fun reminiscing about our college years, catching up on our lives, and talking about our hopes for the future.

Our road trips were packed with laughter, heartfelt chats, and epic sing-alongs. Utah's charm is real—majestic mountains and endless nature, an outdoor lover's paradise. I seriously thought about moving there someday! 🏞️

One of the coolest places we checked out was the Tuacahn Amphitheater to watch a musical play - Alice in Wonderland.

Day 4- We spent one whole day hiking through Bryce Canyon. You can stay there all day but I recommend staying until sunset so you can get the best pictures of the crimson hoodoos reflecting off the sun's warm hues. Bryce Canyon National Park

Day 5- On my last full day in Utah, we drove to Zion National Park which has been on my bucket list for years! I was so excited to walk through those red cliffs and take in one beautiful scene after another. While those hikes weren’t easy they were totally worth it! Zion National Park

This trip was pure magic, a true adventure of a lifetime! ✨🚗🗺️

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