Feb 17, 20212 min readNatural Bridges National MonumentIt was a 2-hour drive from Moab to Natural Bridges National Monument. We arrived near sunset and regretted not having more time to spend...
Feb 16, 20211 min readSalvation KnollTwenty minutes before arriving at Natural Bridges National Monument, we came across Salvation Knoll on Hwy 95. It's part of the Hole In...
Feb 15, 20211 min readA&W Rootbeer FloatOn our drive to Natural Bridges, we found an A&W in Blanding. It's located at 12 West Center. It's been a long time since we got a root...
Feb 14, 20211 min readHole N the RockEighteen minutes and 16 miles south of Moab, you'll find the Hole N the Rock. You'll see a big arrow in the rock face. After the arrow,...
Feb 13, 20211 min readMaverik Gas StationWe discovered that Maverik Gas Stations have free dump & free water. No purchase necessary. There's a Maverik in Moab, located on South...
Feb 12, 20211 min readGiliberto's Mexican Taco ShopLunch was takeout from Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop. It's located in Moab at 396 S. Main Street. #10 Chimichanga Combo--$11.50. We chose...
Feb 11, 20211 min readLions ParkWe left Arches National Park mid-day and found Lions Park nearby. It's a city park next to the Colorado River. There's a large paved...
Feb 10, 20212 min readDevil's Garden TrailThe next morning, we entered Zion before sunrise to avoid the line at the entrance. We weren't the only ones with the idea. We decided to...
Feb 9, 20211 min readSpending the Night Next to the HighwayWe had no luck finding an open campsite. It was Fall Break for the schools in Utah and there were a lot of visitors. We ended up finding...
Feb 8, 20211 min readDelicate Arch ViewpointsOur last stop of the day was the Delicate Arch Viewpoints. It was too late in the day to take the hike to the arch itself. Trail Details:...
Feb 7, 20211 min readDouble ArchesAfter the Windows Trail, take the Double Arches Trail, just a short walk away. Trail Details: Easy Distance: 0.5 mile roundtrip Elevation...
Feb 6, 20211 min readThe Windows Drive to the Windows Section. There is a parking lot with access to the Windows as well as to Double Arch. Toilets are available. Trail...
Feb 5, 20211 min readArches National ParkArches National Park is a big draw near Moab. Entrance to the park is $30 per vehicle for 7 days, free with the America the Beautiful...
Feb 4, 20211 min readSultan Mediterranean GrillAfter Dead Horse Point State Park, we drove 33 miles to Moab, in search of lunch. Moab had a lot of construction and it took over an hour...
Feb 3, 20211 min readRim Trail & Big Horn Overlook TrailYou can hike or mountain bike in Dead Horse Point State Park. We hiked the West & East Rim Trail, as well as Big Horn Overlook trail....
Feb 2, 20211 min readDead Horse Point State ParkDead Horse Point State Park is located 12 miles and 16 minutes from Canyonlands. Entry fee is $20 per vehicle, valid for 2 days and the...
Feb 1, 20211 min readBoondocking near CanyonlandsThere is a campground in Canyonlands that has toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. There are no hookups nor a dump station. Sites are...
Jan 31, 20211 min readMesa ArchOur last hike in Canyonlands was to Mesa Arch. There is a parking area with toilets at the trailhead. Trail Details: Easy Distance: 0.8...
Jan 30, 20211 min readWhite Rim OverlookOur next stop was the White Rim Overlook trail. Trail Details: Easy Distance: 1.8 miles Elevation gain: 160 feet Time: 1 hr Loop: no...
Jan 29, 20211 min readGrand View Point OverlookFrom Upheaval Dome, drive back and head to the southern end of the park. It's an 11-mile, 20-minute drive. There's a parking lot, as well...
