This week Connor and I had spring break, so we decided to take a road trip and visit some national parks. We set off on our adventure on Tuesday and drove through Zion after dark, arriving in Panguitch, Utah really late. Wednesday morning we went to Bryce Canyon, drove down scenic route 12, visited Capitol Reef and stopped for the night in Moab. Thursday we went to Arches and Canyonlands and stayed the night again in Moab. We have learned that Moab is a touristy town and next time we need to rent a jeep and do some off-roading. Friday morning we went to Goblin Valley state park and then headed toward St. George, we drove through Zion again (this time during daylight). We thought our hotel was in St. George...it wasn't, it was in Huricane, so we doubled back after we picked up some frozen custard in St. George. Then Saturday-today, we drove the rest of the way home. We had a great time! The kids were great in the car. Chloe napped most of the drive, and Connor had crazy late naps and then was up late. We also bought a portable DVD player, which kept Connor entertained quite well.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Connor at the overlook
Panorama view
Connor and daddy in a little tunnel
I love the rocks
Sitting at a lookout point on scenic route 12
Panorama of Capitol Reef
When we arrived at Capitol Reef-the kids were asleep. I just love this picture-2 kids sleeping and the reflection of Peter and I in the window-we could call it a family portrait.
Peter and I enjoyed Capitol Reef
We stopped at a little old fashioned house that sold fresh pies and pioneer stuff. We picked up a small pie and some ice cream and had a little picnic outside.
Connor enjoyed his raspberry ice cream.
Scenic highway 24
Arches National Park
Connor and daddy pose in front of Balanced Rock
Connor and Daddy under an arch-North Window
Connor enjoyed hiking and climbing up on the rocks
Connor and Mommy hiked out to Turret Arch....we're the little tiny specks in the shady part of the picture.
Double Arch
Playing in the sand at the Sand Dune Arch-best place for kids!
On top of a really big rock
Connor and Daddy hiked out to Landscape Arch (Connor is on Daddy's back)
Natural Bridge in Canyonlands-crazy scary drop behind them
On the way to Goblin Valley State Park we had to maneuver around cows crossing the road. The cow in front of us was stopping traffic so two others could cross.
Goblin Valley
Connor sitting on top of a hoodoo
Connor and Mommy playing in the dirt
Chloe and Mommy went back to the car early for some lunch...Chloe finished and then took a rather awkward nap.
We stopped here for a potty break and Connor posed with some of the locals.
Then we drove through Zion during daylight
Whew....now I need a vacation from the vacation.
3 comments:
Looks like a lot of fun! We went there when Keaston got married.
What a fun trip! I wish we did something like this, but I'm pretty sure Addie would not sleep the entire time. She hates the car seat :)
What a fun trip!
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