Scenic byways connect the parks of Southern Utah making the drive between the parks very enjoyable. You can plan your vacation so that you can visit Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Cedar Breaks and the Grand Staircase Monument all in one trip. Each night you can return to the Junction of to the parks, Mt. Carmel Jct. and relax in the quiet beauty and solitude you came to enjoy. In the morning take some time to walk the rolling sands of the Great Coral Pink Sand Dunes.

Turn off Scenic Byway 14 onto Navajo Lake Road (Forest Service Road 053) to Navajo Lake. A half mile down the road will fork to Cascade Falls overlook, the falls are the head waters of the North Fork of the Virgin River. A short half mile hike will take you to this serene location. Cascade Falls is a beautiful hidden gem in Dixie Forest. Shown left is Navajo Lake where the Navajo Lake Loop Trail is located. One of the pullouts along Scenic Byway 14 is of the majestic Navajo Lake.

An early fall chases the green from the aspens in Bryce Canyon as well as in Dixie National Forest. Along Scenic Byway 14 from Scenic Byway 89 towards Cedar City the sight seems endless with autumn leaves as far as the eye can see. Come see what nature has made for you! Breathtaking comes to mind and near by Zion National Park is considered to be the diamond among the gems.

To the right is a short turn off of Hwy 14 called Websters Flat. Hwy 14 itself has rows and rows of crowded Aspens that are beautiful any time of the year, but early fall the view is breathtaking.

Return to Mt. Carmel Jct., the junction of Scenic Byways 9 & 89 to hike the "Barracks" of the Virgin river. Here is found the plaque for John Wesley Powell. In the resort town of Mt. Carmel Jct, the Virgin River flows. Here you can head to the river with tubes or just walk along the river path and relax.

This all inclusive resort area is made for enjoyment of the outdoors. A game of golf can be played here, (the fees are incredibly low!) or walking the course after hours where ducks, geese and deer adorn the course. The Best Western Motel is set on the Golf Course, nestled in the Zion Mountains.

The Zion-Mt. Carmel Hwy (Scenic Byway 9) begins here at Mt. Carmel Jct., entering Zion National Park from its Magestic East Entrance, after navigating six switchbacks and two tunnels through the magnificence of this scenic byway, the South Entrance to Zion Park is found. Many hikes and pullouts to incredible views are located along the trip so you can stay in the car or get out and do some hiking.

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