SIX – yes, six National Parks (Bryce Canyon, Zion, Capital Reef, Grand Canyon North Rim, Arches and Canyonlands) were visited when we hit the road for our BIG Camp Utah. We spent ten days driving and hiking, and driving and hiking some more, to make it happen. We are pleased to have fully experienced the magnitude ofGod’s power in all of the beautiful red rocks and canyons.
We made it!The beautiful colors of Bryce CanyonTaking a rest in the bottom of Bryce CanyonHiking and cooling off in the slot wall canyons.Lovin’ on a Dottie DogNot certain you can call this love?At the entrance to ZionCooling off on a hike in ZionCheck another one off the list. Made it to Capitol ReefRock Dog!Dottie found a new love of digging in the canyonsCooling off in southern UtahWe dropped down in to Arizona and finally made it to the North Rim of the Grand CanyonThis canyon will always have a place in our heart.Taking in the views and smiling the whole waySmoke from a nearby fire north of the Grand Canyon makes for an eerie sightTraveling through Monument Valley on our way to MoabDrove past the Mexican HatWe endured 100+ degrees to make it through ArchesWhat a site to hike up to! At THE Arch in Arches.Last but not least, CanyonlandsHiking up the side of the ridgeTaking in the views from the top
I am not quite certain how we got on to planning a trip down through Utah, but I sure am glad we did! Utah is the home of FIVE National Parks and we made certain to spend some time in all of them — plus one extra! Even though it was quite a long trip and it felt like we were always going somewhere or seeing something, it was such a relaxing vacation to get away and take in God’s beauty.
For future reference — the Moab Diner has an awesome cup of green chili. Its even better than ordering ice cream!
