Moab

For our 2nd anniversary this last August we took a trip down to Moab and visited Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. It had been a long time since either of us had been down there so we were excited to be able to make the trip. We stayed at a really neat bed and breakfast called the Adobe Abode. We never got a picture but it was an awesome place to stay. They have a website if you want to check it out.

The first day there we went to Arches National Park where we did a bunch of hikes. The first one we did was Delicate Arch. That hike can be a little tough in the heat but the arch is absolutely amazing. Here are the pics.

Next we stopped by Sandune Arch. This is the only one I really had any memory of from coming as a child. It was still as cool as I remember it being back then. Here is a picture of Brian practicing his levitating skills.

And here is the well known Balanced Rock!

We then went over to Turret Arch and the Windows. Here are some shots we got while sitting inside the right window. We couldn't believe how amazing the view was from inside there.

And here is Double Arch. This arch is absolutely amazing. I think that it is my all-time favorite.

Our second day staying in Moab we drove out to the Canyonlands. We wanted to go to Dead Horse Point but we were turned off by the price we had to pay to see it. So we just visited the Canyonlands that day. I think the highlight of our visit there was Mesa Arch. The view through the arch is incredible.

Another trail worth going on is the Grand View Trail. The majority of the trail goes along the edge of a cliff with a view that is breathtaking. I'm not sure pictures will be able to portray this aspect but here a some for kicks.

Our third day in Moab we decided to go back to Arches and do the Devil's Garden trail. This trail is neat because it has 8 different arches you can see along the way. We only made it to 7 of them but they were all pretty amazing. We were able to see Tunnel Arch, Pine Tree Arch, Landscape Arch, Black Arch, Navajo Arch, Partition Arch and Double O Arch. The only one we didn't see was Private Arch.

Tunnel Arch

Pine Tree Arch

Landscape Arch

Partition Arch

Navajo Arch

Black Arch

Double O Arch

(from the back side)

It is incredible to me the amount of beauty the state of Utah has. I'm glad that we get to live in a state that has so much to offer. We really are lucky to be surrounded by so much beauty and the Arches and Canyonlands are great examples of this.