Moab, Utah

Birthday Trip

Spending my birthday in Moab ended up being a very good idea. I flew into Salt Lake City and had reservations for an SUV. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any and gave us a Dodge Journey. That car would end up causing us issues, leaving us to rent a jeep that was souped up. It took almost a full day of vacation to get a rental car swapped out.

Canyonlands National Park

In the meantime, we experienced some pretty epic views in Moab. Canyonlands is still my favorite of the Utah National Parks.

We went on Potash road with JR. This is still one of my favorite drives in the entire country. It’s well worth renting a bigger vehicle or a Jeep to go down it. The views are amazing, especially as ascending the canyon. Thunderstorms developed one of the nights, and we sat on the edge of the canyon watching lightning.

Arches National Park

While we had the jeep, we drove to Tower Arch. Definitely a beautiful arch and worth renting to re-visit.

This was my second trip to Moab, my first one being earlier in the year. JR had also been to Arches and Canyonlands, but Kathy, Adam, and Chelsea were first timers.

The hidden gem in this year is the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park. It’s about an hour to an hour and a half down the road, but provides some excellent views. Nobody else wanted to go, so I went by myself.

Jughandle Arch

Long Canyon

Neat Rock Formation

JR Holding on for dear life

Long CanyonMoab, UT

Moab Utah

Looking back through Long Canyon

The road went under this rockJR's Xterra barely had clearance

Tower ArchArches National Park

Tower ArchArches National Park

Canyonlands

Shafer Canyon RoadCanyonlands National Park

Mesa ArchMesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park

Grand View PointCanyonlands National Park

North Window ArchArches National Park

Turret ArchArches National Park

South Window ArchArches National Park

Windows Arches

Delicate Arch from a distance

Thunderhead RockNot sure what it's actually called but it looks like a storm anvil

Wooden Shoe ArchNeedles area of Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National ParkNeedles District

Big Spring Canyon OverlookCanyonlands National Park Needles District

Canyonlands National Park Needles District

Canyonlands National Park Needles District

Down the roadCanyonlands National Park Needles District

Six Shooter Peaks

Along Utah 211Outside of Canyonlands National Park

Milky Way over ArchesBalanced Rock in Arches National Park

Milky Way over Balanced RockMilky Way over the Balanced Rock in Arches National Park, Moab Utah

Milky Way Balanced RockMilky Way over Balanced Rock, Arches National Park

Balanced RockMilky Way over Balanced Rock, Arches National Park

Delicate ArchArches National Park