eric_norbom

<p>Thanks Greg and all that have responded. We've read the excellent books by Laurent Martres (Photographing the Southwest, Vol. 1-3), purchased Nat. Geo. maps of the national parks, and cross referenced all with Utah and Arizona Road Atlases. Road conditions (variable!), trails, and most of all, best time of day for photos have been noted. We will also use GPS or whole wheat bread crumbs to track our moves.<br> Our agenda lists more locations then we can possibly cover to account for weather and road condition variables. We anticipate more useful info when we check with the local visitor centers. Scheduling our trip for late March and early April was made with a preference for unpredictable weather over larger crowds.<br> Again, thanks to all for providing helpful information. </p>

<p>My brother and me are planning a two week plus photo trip to southern Utah and northern Arizona to take landscape photos in a number of national parks in late March and early April. We won't be doing the tent camping thing but are considering either a camper (with heater!) or using nearby motels and the like as a base. Our planned locations include Antelope, Coyote Buttes, Wave, White Pocket, Lace Rock, Cockscombs, Bryce Canyon, Escalante, Cathedral Valley, and Cathedral Valley. Obviously it's an ambitious and tentative agenda as this is our first trip to the area. <br> Our questions are: Can the motel option work considering travel time to and from photo sites? Would a camper be a better way to go? Can we rent an appropriate camper locally? Is there housing available within the national parks? What towns to base ourselves in as we travel around? Camper availability?<br> Any recommendations concerning logistics or resources will be greatly appreciated. <br> Thank you,<br> Eric</p>