Kanab. Twenty minutes south of Zion National Park on U.S. 89, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals. Tours are offered daily. (435) 644-2001.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park has a boardwalk trail and acres of fine, pink sand on which to play. It is 11 miles off U.S. 89 near Kanab. (435) 874-2408.

Capitol Reef National Park. The Fruita orchards at Capitol Reef National Park allow self-serve picking of several types of fruit in season, and attract deer and other animals each evening. (435) 648-2800

Springdale - Zion National Park. The Springdale Fruit Company, surrounded by apple orchards, has a small market, and a lovely picnic area. State route 9. (435) 772-3222.

At the Springdale entrance to the park, the Zion Canyon Cinemax Theatre shows lavish scenic IMAX® films of the area every day of the year including "Zion-Treasure of the Gods," on a screen six-stories high and 80-feet wide. (435) 772-2400.

A Junior Ranger Program offered through Zion Nature Center focuses on the geology, flora and fauna of the park with explanations and activities geared to children under 12 years old. (435) 772-3256.