Trip advice

[quilbilly]

In June, Zion will be a circus with traffic. I would suggest Cedar Breaks followed by Bryce Canyon then head over to Canyonlands via scenic back roads. You could also head to Cedar Breaks via a short stay in Ely, NV then head across to Cedar City stopping along the way to see Lehman Caves in Great Basin Nat. Park. You would miss some of the 110 degree heat that route as you gain 4,000 feet in elevation after LV.

[Battis]

It looks like #2. I said OK, she hit the BUY button. The Black Hills, Badlands, etc are some of my favorite places on the planet, but I really should branch out. I do not like traveling but I like when I get there.
A few years ago, while staying in Yellowstone, I had an elevation episode. I called my DR and he said, "Get lower." We drove down to Jackson and I was fine, even when I came back to Yellowstone. Never had a problem before, hope it doesn't happen again.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm taking notes.

[Beerd]

drink plenty of water to help prevent altitude sickness.
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[quilbilly]

drink plenty of water to help prevent altitude sickness.
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Ditto's on that!!! At 6,000-10,000 feet and 10% humidity, the air will suck water out of you with a straw even if it isn't that hot. Bryce NP, Cedar Breaks Nat. Monument, and Great Basin NP all have their best viewpoint and paved roads at 9,000 feet plus. The meadows at that elevation in June will have good wildflower displays especially along the road heading east from Cedar Breaks passing the lake. Plan on drinking at least 1-1/2 gallons of water a day and more. I misjudged that once on a Nevada deer hunt and it was almost a fatal mistake.