Moab, Utah

     On Thursday, 9/17/15, we arrived at our first targeted destination at Moab, Utah.  As we crossed from Colorado into Utah, we were amazed to see the speed limited raised to 80 mph!  But the road took us out into the high desert where there was absolutely nothing for miles and miles and miles.  Turning south from I-70, we soon reached our destination at the Spanish Trails RV Park.

Beautiful scenery surrounds us as we relax beside Big Red enjoying a nice Rondacker.  On Friday we had a short drive over to Arches National Park, where we purchased our America the Beautiful Pass for $80, which gives us unlimited access to our National Parks for 1 year.  We will quite easily get our money's worth from it.  Next year, our fee will drop to $10 for a Senior Pass which is actually a lifetime pass.  Can't beat that deal!
     As we entered into Arches, we were absolutely awed by the magnificent rock formations that greeted us.  Water, ice, extreme temperatures, and underground salt movement created the rock scenery at Arches.  That, and 100 million years of erosion has left us with over 2000 rock arches that must be seen to be believed.  There is a primitive campground in the park which necessitates reservations be made a year in advance.  I've selected a few of the hundreds of photos I've taken the last few days, but I would definitely recommend a visit to the area to see this in person.

Canyonlands National Park, and a journey up UT. 128 along the Colorado River will be following.