When we hit the road in 2011, we each had the places we most wanted to see. Brent was excited about Maine. Thing One couldn’t wait for New York City. And Thing Two insisted we go to Egypt. Maybe someday, Thing Two.
Utah was my promised land. No, we aren’t Mormon but I had seen enough pictures of red rock arches and sheer cut canyons to know I would love it. And I did.
Moab was crazy beautiful.
Our home for the week was a desolate spot on BLM land. This may be my favorite “backyard” yet.
We spent a few days exploring Arches National Park. Arches National Park is known…well…for its arches. There are more than 2000 in the park.
Thing One wasn’t that into standing under arches after seeing the movie at the visitor’s center. He kept saying matter of factly, “You saw how that thing was formed. That (pieces of rock falling) could still happen.” It was just an excuse to not have to walk so much. Nice try, buddy.
He was, however, into trying to shove me into a mud puddle. Anything to avoid hiking I suppose.
We did hike to Delicate Arch, the most famous arch in the park. We couldn’t let the Utah license plate be our only view of the arch.
While in Moab, we also spend a day in Canyonlands National Park with full time RVing friends, Rachel and Spencer, who we met in Breckenridge. Canyonlands is divided into four districts most of which are not easily accessible by car. Just another reason to come back, next time with a 4-wheel drive.
It was nice to not have to ask strangers for family photos.
We tried mountain biking on Slick Rock Trail but decided it was out of our league after about…100 feet.
It was fun to watch the jeeps though. And another reason to come back.
We did find some easier trails to bike.
Nothing beats a red desert sunset.
Except for maybe a red desert Mother’s Day followed by lunch at an authentic Mexican dive with my two favorite kids.
Love and Laughter,
Jenn
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