Grand Circle Main Attractions: Five Iconic Southwest National Parks

The "Grand Circle" refers to the concentration of spectacular parks in the Four Corners region. Five crown jewels:

1. Grand Canyon NP (AZ): Iconic gorge, Colorado River, South/North Rims, rafting, hiking.
2. Zion NP (UT): Towering sandstone cliffs, narrow canyons (The Narrows, Angels Landing), diverse ecosystems.
3. Bryce Canyon NP (UT): Amphitheaters of hoodoos (eroded spires), high elevation, dark skies.
4. Arches NP (UT): 2,000+ natural sandstone arches (Delicate Arch), fins, balanced rocks.
5. Canyonlands NP (UT): Vast wilderness of canyons, mesas, buttes carved by Green/Colorado Rivers (Island in the Sky, Needles, Maze).

Bonus: Monument Valley, Lake Powell/Glen Canyon, Capitol Reef, Mesa Verde, Great Basin. A 7–10 day loop covers the highlights.