Visit Escalante Interagency Visitor Center, Escalante, Utah

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Any trip into Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument should begin with a stop at the Interagency Visitor Center located just outside of Escalante, Utah. This center is jointly run by Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (Bureau of Land Management), Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Park Service), and Dixie National Forest (National Forest Service). It features outdoor exhibits focusing on trip planning and interior exhibits on the scientific research surrounding the Escalante region. Permits for hikes into Glen Canyon Wilderness must be obtained here in person. Call ahead for permit status and road conditions. 435-826-5499. As the main information hub for the monument, the visitor center is filled with exhibits, photographs, and dioramas that teach you about the incredible landscape. The staff has an incredible local knowledge of the area, so be sure to ask them for hiking, camping, and dining recommendations. The book/gift store within the visitor center also has a range of field guides, natural history, and fictional books available for purchase.

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