I’ve been to all 63 US national parks. Here’s how I’d rank Utah’s Mighty Five.

• Although I loved traveling to all five of Utah’s national parks, I’d recommend some over others.
• Canyonlands National Park is stunning, but it’s less accessible to the average traveler.
• There’s lots to do in Capitol Reef, which is my favorite of Utah’s national parks.

As the home of five US national parks, more than 40 state parks, and 15 world-class ski resorts, Utah is an oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.

I’ve traveled to all 50 US states and all 63 major national parks, but I continually return to Utah for its beautiful parks. Although I think all five parks — known as “The Mighty 5” — are stunning and worthy of a trip, I’m often asked which I would recommend if visiting all of them isn’t an option.

So, I decided to rank them based on overall scenic beauty, uniqueness, crowds, accessibility for the average tourist, and photo opportunities. Here’s how, in my opinion, the parks stack up.