SALT LAKE CITY, March 27, 2013 - This summer, for the ultimate bucket list vacation visit Utah's Mighty 5 national parks and experience extreme adventure with limitless possibilities including canyoneering, hiking, mountain biking and a glimpse at the remarkable red rocks through a designated photographic lens tour. The state tourism office launched The Mighty 5™ campaign this spring to stimulate further exposure of their five national parks - Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Zion. With majestic views and endless lodging and activity options, each national park provides excitement for all.

 

The state has created a selection of three-to-10-day Mighty 5 itineraries for travelers seeking unforgettable family fun, the serene quality of nature or extreme adrenaline. Those looking for a quick getaway will enjoy three-day journeys
including Rivers & Redrock and Slickrock Adventure. Visitors seeking an extended expedition will enjoy the
five-day History & Hoodoos itinerary, The Best Week of Your Life program or the ten-day Ultimate Journey. For further details on these itineraries and additional information on Utah's Mighty 5, visit www.visitutah.com/parks-monuments/mighty5.

 

Travel packages and tours are being offered throughout the state to celebrate the launch of The Mighty 5™, in which you will find a brief sampling below. A comprehensive list of statewide offerings can also be found at www.visitutah.com.

 

The Mighty 5™ Deals

Lagoon Getaway Package, Comfort Inn

Layton - March 30 through Sept. 2, 2013

Families seeking a fun-filled vacation will enjoy this package, starting at $185 and including daily breakfast and three tickets to Lagoon Amusement Park, located just eight miles from the hotel. For reservations, visit www.comfortinnlayton.com or call 801-544-5577. Blackout dates occur from June 3 through June 6.

 

Mighty 5 Package, Sorrel
River Ranch Resort & Spa / Zion Mountain Ranch

Moab / Zion - March 31 through Oct. 31, 2013

Travelers experience it all with this combination package offering views of Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and Zion. This extravagant package enables guests to experience two luxury mountain hotels, with a three-night stay in a Mountain View Room at Sorrel River Ranch and a two-night stay in a Run of House Cabin at Zion Mountain Ranch. Rates for this five-night stay start at $6,000, based upon double occupancy. This rate additionally includes five breakfasts, lunches and dinners, one national park pass, one guided hike to Arches or Canyonlands, up to $220 in activity credit per person, and driving tour map and scenic information for self-guided tours and travel to and from the resorts and national park destinations. To find out more, visit www.sorrelriver.com /
www.zmr.com or call 877-359-2715 / 866-648-2555.

 

Moab Escape, Red Cliffs Lodge

Moab - April 1 through Oct. 15, 2013

Canyonlands is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and offering a fantastic package to kick off the festivities. Rates start at $716 and include two nights' accommodations in a creek side suite, four-hour Jet Boat excursion along
the Colorado River and sunset Hummer adventure ride through Moab. Whether booking a romantic retreat, girlfriend getaway or mancation, this package is suitable for all. To book this exciting escape, visit www.canyonlandsbynight.com or call 435-259-5261.

 

The Best of the West , Adventure Bus Inc.

Salt Lake City - April 27 through Oct. 5, 2013

Voyagers take advantage of this week-long guided tour, with camping and hiking activities in Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and Moab. Beginning and ending in Salt Lake City, The Adventure Bus travels through four of Utah's Mighty 5 national parks. Rates start at $995 and include camping and park entrance fees, as well as 70 percent of meals. Additionally, the uniquely designed coach sleeper bus provides explorers with a good nights' rest for the adventurous days to follow. Available activities not included in the tour consist of rafting on the Colorado River, rock climbing, Unimog off-roading tour in Moab and horseback riding. For more information on this excursion, visit www.adventurebus.com or call 888-737-5263. Blackout dates available on website.
  

Grand Staircase Escalante Mountain Bike Tour, Rim Tours

Moab - April 29 through Oct. 4, 2013

Thrill-seekers indulge in this five-day-and-night lodging and off-road adventure through Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef. With this package, travelers experience unbeatable views of astonishing landscape and exciting expeditions. The trip begins at Rim Tours' Headquarters in Moab with a four-hour journey to Boulder Mountain Lodge, followed by a group dinner at Hell's Backbone Grill, the lodge's intimate restaurant serving five-star cuisine. Over the course of the next five days, explorers bike and hike through Escalante, taking in views of water falls, intriguing rock art, and various mountain ranges, arches and canyons, while taking breaks in between to indulge in delicious culinary options. Trekkers conquer 16 to 27 miles of open territory per day at an altitude of 4,000 to 7,000 feet. Rates start at $1,395 and are based upon double occupancy. For further details on this five-day itinerary, visit www.rimtours.com or call 435-259-5223. Rim Tours offers a variety of different tours which can also be found on their website. Blackout dates available on website.  

 

Sunset Tour of Arches National Park, Arches National Park

Moab - May 1 through Oct. 31, 2013 (blackout dates in late July)

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., sightseers meet at Moab Information Center for a day of scenic exploring through Utah's magnificent landscape. Group tours are sized anywhere from one to nine people and cost $65 per person. Tours include transportation and park fees as well as snacks and water throughout the day. To join this excursion, visit http://cfimoab.org/trips/sunset-tour-of-arches-national-park/ or call 435-259-7750.

 

Undiscovered Moab Photography Tour, Bret Edge Photography

Moab - May 25 through 26, 2013

Bret Edge Photography enables tourists to depart Utah with enchanting memories that will last forever - in their mind and in print. Bret Edge is a professional photographer who will lead travelers on a journey through the beautiful
national parks of Utah, transforming each attendee into a more artistic and confident photographer by encouraging an inspiring and fun environment that motivates participants to discover their own creative vision. This two-day photo tour takes visitors through spectacular, off-the-beaten path locations, leaving them in awe with their imagery. To join this workshop, visit www.bretedge.com or call 602-571-4170.

 

Explore Two of the Mighty 5, StellaRuby Cottages (Hazel, Scarlet, Violet)

Moab - June 1 through Aug. 31, 2013

With this value package, guests experience Arches and Canyonlands while lodging at Moab's serene StellaRuby cottages. Travelers choose from a selection of three units, the Hazel, Scarlet and Violet. To further endorse The Mighty 5™, guests who stay for five nights receive the fifth night free, with rates starting at $660 for four nights. For reservations, visit www.stellarubycottages.com or call 435-260-0215 and be sure to mention The Mighty 5™ when
booking.

 

Relax in Zion, Hampton Inn & Suites

Springdale - June 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014

Unwind in Zion National Park with this value-added package. With rates starting at $189, this offer includes overnight accommodations at the brand new Springdale Hampton Inn & Suites, along with complimentary access to Zion National Park. To book this getaway, visit http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/index.html or call 435-627-9191. 

 

Bryce Canyon Summer Savings Special, Ruby's Inn

Bryce Canyon City - June 16 through July 11, 2013

Ruby's Inn is offering this hot, summer savings deal, where guests staying one night receive 30 percent off each additional night along with a copy of The Bryce Canyon Auto and Hiking Guide, perfect for exploring Bryce Canyon. For reservations, visit www.rubysinn.com/value.html or call 866-866-6616.

 

About Utah

Home to five national parks, The Mighty Five™, 43 state parks, seven national monuments, two national recreation areas and "The Greatest Snow on Earth®," Utah represents the best of both the Rocky Mountains and the Desert Southwest. Whether it's heart-thumping downhill skiing, picturesque fly fishing, life-defying rock climbing, serene bird watching, thrill-seeking white water rafting or just communing with nature, Utah has it all - holding true to the
state's "Life Elevated®" brand. 

 

To contact the Utah Office of Tourism, an agency of the Governor's Office of Economic Development, or to view the Utah Travel Guide online, please visit www.visitutah.com or call 800-200-1160 or 801-538-1900.

 

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