Anasazi Indian Village
This ancient Indian village in the heart of Utah's canyon country was one of the largest Anasazi communities west of the Colorado River.The site is believed to have been occupied from A.D. 1050 to 1200. The village remains largely unexcavated, but many artifacts have been uncovered and are on display in the newly remodeled museum.

Anasazi State Park is in the picturesque town of Boulder on State Route 12. Group and individual picnic areas are available; camping is not permitted. Museum hours: May 16-September 15: 8 am to 6 pm. September 16-May 15: 9 am to 5 pm. Call 435-335-7308 for more information.

Kodachrome Basin
Kodachrome Basin is a spectacle of massive sandstone chimneys, ever changing from gray and white to shades of red with the day's mood. Numerous rocks and coves offer solitude, quiet and unique desert beauty.

Opportunities include hiking, biking, photography and nearby off-highway vehicle riding areas.

Kodachrome is nine miles south of State Route 12 near Cannonville. Overnight camping facilities, drinking water, modern rest rooms, hot showers and sewage disposal station are available. An area with picnic tables, fire pit, barbecue grills and electricity is great for group outings. A concessionaire provides horse rentals and camping supplies. The park has a resident ranger.

Escalante State Park
Escalante State Park features colorful deposits of mineralized wood and dinosaur bones. The 130-acre Wide Hollow Reservoir on the park's boundary adds water recreation and fishing. OHV riding areas are close by.

The park is located 1.5 miles from the quiet western town of Escalante off State Route 12. Facilities include a visitor center, 22-unit campground, modern restrooms with showers, sanitary disposal station, and interpretive trail.

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