Monday, May 13, 2013

May 13 - The Arches

From Moab, Utah, we went over to Arches National Park this morning and spent  a few hours driving the canyons.  To say the least, this place is sensational.  For sure it is a hikers haven and photographers dream. There are 76,000 acres and you have the option of driving upwards of 50 miles of breathtaking roads, with many hiking trails available for short and long treks.  We did a little of both, covering about 40 miles and several short hikes.
For Lois and Bev, you could spend a week at this place and never cover it all. This was also a great weather day with temperatures in the range of 25-30C and mostly clear skies. We both feel very fortunate to have experienced this place.

Following our visit to the Arches, we drove about 4 hours to within 25 miles of Bryce Canyon, our destination for tomorrow.  Our only hiccup today was a sad ending to a great Leaf season.

Here is our map update  Denver to Bryce Canyon
Here are some photos from today  The Arches 
 

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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    I'm loving your narrative on all of these great places, some of which I have never heard of. I guess that this is the reason that many Americans never travel beyond America...there are a lot of great destinations
    Elaine

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  2. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    What a great blog ~ Really enjoying your posts... and PHOTOS !!
    >> Bill...you must be thoroughly loving your trip :) I read each day to see what you've been up to !!
    RuthandPaul :)

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  3. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Great map integration.

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  4. KathyMay 15, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    SOOooooo glad you are taking this trip, Bob; making this Blog for us all to enjoy; and that our Dad gets to do part of it with you. You seem to be having the time of your lives & I LOVE IT!!!

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  5. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Holy CRAP Bob, a photographer's dream may be an understatement. You photos are wonderful and I certainly would enjoy taking a few dozen of my own. What you are experiencing is so totally awesome and this blog you have committed yourself to is, as well!

    I was a passive participant in many road trips as a child, as my parents, Kathleen and Bill, were determined to expand their horizons, follow their inquisitive curiosity and see as much of the world as they could, in spite of the fact that by the age of 25 years they had four daughters in tow. My memories of these trips are many and happy. Still, hours and hours in a car took their toll on my desire to pursue long road adventures.

    Following a wonderful Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, to Spring Hill, Florida, road trip with my Dad, and upon reading what the two of you are up to and the breathtaking beauty that you are privy to first hand, I may just be changing that moldy mindset...

    Hummmmmm... another awesome day... Daddy, you must be getting just a wee bit tuckered out!

    Hugs
    Brenda Anne

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