After we finished in Four Corners, we took our trip north to Moab, Utah. Arches National Monument was the last place on our "things to do" list. We were hoping to get a campsite in the park but were told that most of the sites are taken online well before the date of arrival. Meaning, if you don't reserve a spot in their 51 site campground months in advance, you don't stand a chance of finding a place to camp.
Oh well. We did some of the easy hikes and had a great picnic dinner.
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| Kelsey's Jackrabbit |
Kelsey found a jackrabbit enjoying the evening on our hike to see a lookout of Delicate Arch (across the canyon). The rabbit just sat and watched all of the hikers go past. On our return trip back to the truck, we noticed he'd had enough people watching and left his spot. But I have to commend Kelsey for spotting it. John took awhile to notice it. Good eye, Kelsey!
Balanced Rock was a formation that puzzled the kids. John couldn't understand who balanced the rock like that and if it was going to fall. It was almost impossible to explain erosion and how the rock really isn't "balanced," it's part of the rock formation. Well, this was one of those hikes that everyone decided they wanted to try to hike--even Joe. But we carried him because the stairs were a little much for him at times.
Sand Dune Arch was our last one of the day. Everyone had sand in their shoes (some a lot more than others) but they thought it was fun to wade through the sand. We even got to see the bats out early as the sun was setting. That made the kids even happier.
We made it to Green River before we all tuckered out. A stay in a hotel for one night was welcome. We didn't have as much to pack up the next morning and got home before naptime. The kids enjoyed the hikes and the camping, but I think they enjoyed getting home to their beds. I think the adults did too. Shower and clean clothes never felt so good!
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