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Natural Bridges National Monument

It was a 2-hour drive from Moab to Natural Bridges National Monument. We arrived near sunset and regretted not having more time to spend...

Salvation Knoll

Twenty minutes before arriving at Natural Bridges National Monument, we came across Salvation Knoll on Hwy 95. It's part of the Hole In...

A&W Rootbeer Float

On 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...

Hole N the Rock

Eighteen 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,...

Maverik Gas Station

We discovered that Maverik Gas Stations have free dump & free water. No purchase necessary. There's a Maverik in Moab, located on South...

Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop

Lunch 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...

Lions Park

We 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...

Devil's Garden Trail

The 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...

Delicate Arch Viewpoints

Our 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:...

Double Arches

After the Windows Trail, take the Double Arches Trail, just a short walk away. Trail Details: Easy Distance: 0.5 mile roundtrip Elevation...

The 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...

Arches National Park

Arches 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...

Sultan Mediterranean Grill

After 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...

Rim Trail & Big Horn Overlook Trail

You 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....

Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead 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...

Boondocking near Canyonlands

There is a campground in Canyonlands that has toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. There are no hookups nor a dump station. Sites are...

Mesa Arch

Our last hike in Canyonlands was to Mesa Arch. There is a parking area with toilets at the trailhead. Trail Details: Easy Distance: 0.8...

White Rim Overlook

Our next stop was the White Rim Overlook trail. Trail Details: Easy Distance: 1.8 miles Elevation gain: 160 feet Time: 1 hr Loop: no...

Grand View Point Overlook

From 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...

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