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Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Wolfe Ranch and then take in the dramatic natural features at Delicate Arch.

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Atlanta to Arches National Park is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Atlanta to Arches National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, Arches National Park is a bit cooler than Atlanta - with highs of 71°F and lows of 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park features myriad canyons and buttes that the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries have carved over millions of years in hues of red and orange.

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Drive from Arches National Park to Canyonlands National Park in 1.5 hours. October in Canyonlands National Park sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

On the 19th (Mon), trek along The Hickman Bridge Trail.

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Getting from Canyonlands National Park to Capitol Reef National Park by car takes about 4 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Canyonlands National Park in October; daily highs in Capitol Reef National Park reach 61°F and lows reach 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Escalante.

Escalante is a city in Garfield County, Utah, United States located along Utah Scenic Byway 12 (SR-12) in the south central part of the state. Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): make a trip to Hole-in-the Rock.

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Traveling by car from Capitol Reef National Park to Escalante takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in October, and nighttime lows around 29°F. On the 20th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop and then hike along Rim Trail.

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You can drive from Escalante to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Bryce Canyon National Park can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can drive to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zion National Park. Keep things going the next day: get great views at Observation Point, then stroll through Angel's Landing, and then take a memorable drive along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

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Drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in October: high temperatures in Zion National Park hover around 74°F and lows are around 36°F. On the 23rd (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.