
It’s Utah’s Mighty 5!
đ Ranking Utahâs Mighty 5 National Parks (From âWowâ to âMind-Blownâ)
Utah is home to five jaw-dropping national parks â known far and wide as the Mighty 5 â each with its own personality, quirks, and âmust-seeâ moments. Itâs like having five rock star siblings, and somehow, they all made it big. But if we had to rank them? Hereâs how they stack upâŚ
5ď¸âŁ Capitol Reef â The Underrated Gem
Capitol Reef is the park your friend tells you about when they âdonât want everyone else to know.â
- Why itâs here: Itâs gorgeous, but itâs quieter and less famous than the others. Thatâs also its charm â no bumper-to-bumper hiking traffic.
- Donât miss: The Waterpocket Fold (a 100-mile-long wrinkle in the Earth) and fresh pies from Gifford House.
4ď¸âŁ Canyonlands â The Grand Canyonâs Cool Cousin
Massive, rugged, and wild, Canyonlands feels like natureâs version of an epic movie set.
- Why itâs here: Itâs stunning, but itâs HUGE â you really need multiple trips to see it all.
- Donât miss: Mesa Arch at sunrise â itâs one of the most photographed spots in Utah for a reason.
3ď¸âŁ Bryce Canyon â Natureâs Red Rock Wonderland
Bryce Canyon looks like it was designed by Dr. Seuss after too much coffee.
- Why itâs here: The hoodoos are out-of-this-world unique â no other park looks like it.
- Donât miss: Sunrise Point, where the first light of day hits the rock spires like a spotlight.
2ď¸âŁ Arches â The Icon Maker
If Utah had a logo, it would be Delicate Arch â and thatâs not even the parkâs only showstopper.
- Why itâs here: Over 2,000 natural arches in one park? Come on. Thatâs rock royalty.
- Donât miss: Delicate Arch at sunset â bring water, good shoes, and a camera.
1ď¸âŁ Zion â The Crown Jewel
The king of the Mighty 5, Zion National Park is like a rock cathedral you can hike through.
- Why itâs here: Dramatic cliffs, lush canyons, and hikes like Angelâs Landing and The Narrows make it an all-in-one bucket list.
- Donât miss: The Narrows â wading through the Virgin River with 1,000-foot canyon walls towering above you.
đ The Verdict
Whether you agree with this ranking or think your favorite deserves the crown, the truth is: Utahâs Mighty 5 are all worth a spot on your travel bucket list. Theyâre different enough that you could visit all five and never get the same view twice.