Come along with me and visit my backyard.
heading south.
Our first stop, 2 hours down the street. Capitol Reef National Park.
Nearby is the historic town of Fruita (1883-1941)
The residents of Fruita planted many fruit and nut trees.
Over 3,000 fruit trees are still producing heirloom fruits.
The public is welcome to pick during the fruit harvest from June through September.
Our next stop is Goblin Valley State Park, central Utah.
Can you see the little Goblins?
Heading south after staying overnight in Hanksville.
Try not to stay there.
The wind was howling and ripped at our roof.
The noise made it impossible to sleep.
Our little Lucy hid under the bed covers.
Heading south toward Monument Valley.
We are leaving the "Valley of the Gods" for another time.
I hear it's beautiful.
I hear it's beautiful.
Just before the Valley of the Gods you will have the adventure of a lifetime.
You will be introduced to the most treacherous road you have ever been on. But Oh how breathtaking. Once begun you can not turn around.
It's the dreaded "Moki Dugway 3 miles gravel switchbacks"
If you have survived Moki (there is an alternate route) you have an easy drive to Monument Valley.
You might recall that 12 western movies (5 movies with John Wayne alone) were shot in Monument Valley.The last movie was shot in 2008.
Straddling the Utah/Arizona border you will find the amazingly beautiful Monument Valley and the
home of the proud Navajo Indian Nation.
We stayed at the historic Goulding's Lodge.
From here you can take many tours all guided by Native Americans.
3rd morning, heading back home.
We stopped in at the Bluff Fort Museum in Bluff, Utah.
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Still going north we headed for Moab and the La Quinta.
A dog friendly hotel where you will meet the nicest people.
Moab has changed.
Here are some of the adventures in which you can participate:
From here you can take many tours all guided by Native Americans.
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A dog friendly hotel where you will meet the nicest people.
Moab has changed.
Here are some of the adventures in which you can participate:
River rafting, Hummer safaris, Mountain Biking, Sunset Tours, hiking Tours, Zipline and Ropes, Flights, Horseback, Jetboat, Jeep Rentals AND
Tango Lessons.
This morning we are heading home. 200 miles to go,
the first 160 miles with no services. Better gas up.
Happy Trails to you.
Gina
Tango Lessons.
This morning we are heading home. 200 miles to go,
the first 160 miles with no services. Better gas up.
Happy Trails to you.
Gina
