Massive sandstone cliffs in brilliant shades of red, pink, and cream make Southwestern Utah’s Zion National Park one of the country’s most popular outdoor destinations, but the Greater Zion area ups the ante with four breathtaking state parks. Go kayaking on the iridescent waters around Quail Creek, steer off-highway vehicles through the dunes in Sand Hollow, gaze at seasonal waterfalls at Gunlock, or hike through the rocky expanse of Zion’s “little brother,” Snow Canyon. There are more than 2,400 square miles for outdoor pursuits ranging from mountain biking to rock climbing to searching for petroglyphs carved thousands of years ago by Native Americans. Don’t miss an open-air performance at Tuacahn Center for the Arts.