https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/ Practical guides for planning a trip to Zion National Park from Apple Valley, Utah — where to stay, traveling with dogs, Gooseberry Mesa riding, and cabin stays. en-us https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/where-to-stay-near-zion-national-park/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/where-to-stay-near-zion-national-park/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zion Trip Planning Springdale, Hurricane, Apple Valley, Kanab or St. George? Compare drive times, prices, crowds and trip styles to pick the best base for your Zion trip. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/are-dogs-allowed-in-zion-national-park/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/are-dogs-allowed-in-zion-national-park/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Traveling With Dogs Dogs are allowed in Zion only on the Pa'rus Trail, roads, campgrounds and picnic areas. Here are the 2026 leash rules, fines and dog-friendly alternatives. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/dog-friendly-hikes-near-zion/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/dog-friendly-hikes-near-zion/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Traveling With Dogs Where to hike with your dog near Zion: the Pa'rus Trail, Snow Canyon, Sand Hollow, BLM mesas and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, with drive times and rules. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/apple-valley-utah-to-zion-national-park/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/apple-valley-utah-to-zion-national-park/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Apple Valley Basecamp Apple Valley to Zion's south entrance takes about 50 to 55 minutes on paved roads. Compare routes, Kolob Canyons, the east entrance and the dirt byway. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/cabins-vs-hotels-near-zion/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/cabins-vs-hotels-near-zion/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zion Trip Planning Cabin or hotel near Zion? Compare space, kitchens, cost per person for groups, privacy, hot tubs, fees and services to choose the right stay for your trip. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/gooseberry-mesa-camping-vs-cabin/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/gooseberry-mesa-camping-vs-cabin/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Gooseberry Mesa Gooseberry Mesa camping means free BLM sites, no water and a rough road. Compare it with a cabin 25 to 30 minutes away to pick your mountain bike base. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/gooseberry-mesa-road-conditions-and-access/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/gooseberry-mesa-road-conditions-and-access/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Gooseberry Mesa Gooseberry Mesa road conditions explained: about 6 miles of rutted dirt from UT-59, high clearance recommended, impassable when wet. Directions and trailheads. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/mountain-bike-rentals-near-zion-and-hurricane/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/mountain-bike-rentals-near-zion-and-hurricane/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mountain Biking Where to rent a mountain bike or e-bike near Zion: Hurricane shops for Gooseberry and JEM, Springdale for the Pa'rus Trail, plus what to reserve and bring. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-zion-national-park/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-zion-national-park/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zion Trip Planning When to visit Zion: month-by-month weather, crowds, shuttle season, permit lotteries, monsoon and fall color, plus how far ahead to book your lodging. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/how-many-days-in-zion/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/how-many-days-in-zion/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zion Trip Planning How many days do you need in Zion? Most first-timers need two or three. See sample 1-, 2- and 3-day plans with Riverside Walk, The Narrows and Kolob Canyons. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/things-to-do-near-apple-valley-utah/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/things-to-do-near-apple-valley-utah/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Apple Valley Basecamp Things to do near Apple Valley, Utah, sorted by drive time: Gooseberry Mesa, Grafton ghost town, Sand Hollow, Kolob, Coral Pink Sand Dunes and dark skies. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/zion-in-winter/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/zion-in-winter/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hot Tub Cabins Zion in winter means mild days, icy shaded trails, quiet canyons and cold nights. Weather, shuttle dates, the best winter hikes and where to warm up after. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/romantic-zion-getaway-hot-tub/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/romantic-zion-getaway-hot-tub/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hot Tub Cabins A realistic two-night romantic getaway near Zion: sunset and stars on night one, a Zion day, a slow morning, and a cabin with its own private hot tub. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/best-time-to-mountain-bike-gooseberry-mesa-and-hurricane/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/best-time-to-mountain-bike-gooseberry-mesa-and-hurricane/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mountain Biking Month-by-month mountain biking conditions for Gooseberry Mesa and Hurricane, Utah: temperatures, mud, summer heat, winter riding and when to book. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/dog-boarding-near-zion/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/dog-boarding-near-zion/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Traveling With Dogs Where to board your dog near Zion, from Canyon Paws in Rockville to Dogtown Pet Spa in St. George, plus how to plan no-dog hiking days and what to ask a kennel. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/hiking-southern-utah-with-dogs/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/hiking-southern-utah-with-dogs/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Traveling With Dogs How to hike Southern Utah's desert safely with your dog: when to go, the hot-pavement test, water, rattlesnakes, cheatgrass, emergency vets and a packing list. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/gooseberry-vs-little-creek-vs-jem-vs-hurricane-rim/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/gooseberry-vs-little-creek-vs-jem-vs-hurricane-rim/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mountain Biking Gooseberry Mesa vs. Little Creek Mesa vs. JEM vs. Hurricane Rim: compare terrain, skill level, distance, exposure, access roads and season to pick your ride. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/flying-to-southern-utah-with-a-mountain-bike/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/flying-to-southern-utah-with-a-mountain-bike/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mountain Biking Flying with a mountain bike to Utah? Compare St. George, Las Vegas, Salt Lake and Cedar City airports, bike case tips, airline fees and shipping to a shop. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/mountain-bike-packing-list-southern-utah/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/mountain-bike-packing-list-southern-utah/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mountain Biking A desert mountain bike packing list for Gooseberry Mesa and Hurricane, Utah: water, tubeless sealant, slickrock tires, sun gear, layers and first aid. https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/restaurants-and-groceries-near-apple-valley-utah/ https://anasazicliffslodging.com/blog/restaurants-and-groceries-near-apple-valley-utah/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Apple Valley Basecamp Apple Valley has almost no services, so plan ahead. Where to buy groceries in Hurricane, the restaurants worth the drive in each nearby town, and a checklist.