UTAH

David, Sammy (dog) and I decided to go on a road trip this year for our family vacation.  It's not Europe but it was just as fun!  We took the motorhome and headed out toward Utah.  The first night we didn't make reservations and was worried about the campsite being full.  Luckily it not only had openings but we were the only ones there!  Which surprised me, because it was a Saturday and pretty nice out.

Farewell Bend State Park

 

Next we ventured on to Nathanael's (my brother) house.  We got there a little later then thought though, driving in the r.v. was slow and we lost an hour time change.  Thankfully Mary-Anne had made us a yummy dinner and Kim (or Isaac) made dessert!  It was great getting to play games with them after even though it was only a few hours.  The next morning we headed onto Moab.  I had no idea there was so much to do and see there.  We went to Arches National Park, Canyonlands N.P.  and Dead Horse State Park. 

double arch

Landscape arch

Delicate arch

Besides all the beautiful hikes we went canyoneering!  I was pretty nervous ahead of time but loved it!  This included hiking and repelling!

Morning Glory bridge/arch which we repelled down from

Moab is know for it's 4xing trails so we rented a modified jeep and the next day did some off-roading.  David really enjoyed this part, but me not so much.  I guess I didn't know what I was getting into so it scared me when it wasn't going as I imagined.  Although David pretty much knew what was going on he said it was more adventurous then he thought the trail would have been.  After we got back I googled the trail name "Steel Bender" and found out it is one of the most extreme trails in the country!  We took Sammy to but she slept during most of the 5 hours it took to go only a few miles.

Steel Bender Trail

I totally could have stayed a few more days but in the morning we had to start our way back.  We stopped at Goblin Valley S.P.  for one night.  The weather was nice and we had tons of fun climbing on all the formations.  This place was pretty cool but the pictures don't do it justice.

Goblin Valley

 We took 2 more days driving back and stayed at winery's both nights.  Hopefully we can go back someday and venture to other great places too!  All and all everything went well, even the weather.  We also had fun trying to take "selfie's" (photo's).  I tried to save a few good pictures for Christmas cards still.