Bryce Canyon National Park

Tips on visiting desert national parks in Utah, Arizona, and California including Utah’s 5 parks, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Saguaro, and the Grand Canyon.

Off-season national park visits provide two huge benefits: (1) crowd avoidance, and (2) discounted lodging prices. But of course, there are many cons to the off-season. These cons include unpredictable weather, transportation issues, closed trails, limited camping and dining options, kids’ school schedules and missing out on high-season sites or activities.