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One of the reason's we live in Colorado is because of all the wonderful outdoor activities we have access to. But, some times we like to venture outside of Colorado to enjoy the different landscapes of surrounding states. We just got back from our first camping trip of the season in Moab, Utah.
If you have ever visited Moab or know anything about it, you know how beautiful and magical of a place it is. If you haven't visited, I have to tell you, it is one of those places that just makes you go oooo and ahhhh and oh my, look at that, isn't that incredible.
Moab is a place Andy and I visited quite often when we were in our 20's (makes me sound old, doesn't it). I remember getting all of our friends together for a few wild weekends of camping in the desert...this was before kids, so I think wild is a good word to describe it...four wheeling, a game of kickball in the sand, lots of food and drink, and I even recall a slip and slide on a rainy night making an appearance.
If you have ever visited Moab or know anything about it, you know how beautiful and magical of a place it is. If you haven't visited, I have to tell you, it is one of those places that just makes you go oooo and ahhhh and oh my, look at that, isn't that incredible.
Moab is a place Andy and I visited quite often when we were in our 20's (makes me sound old, doesn't it). I remember getting all of our friends together for a few wild weekends of camping in the desert...this was before kids, so I think wild is a good word to describe it...four wheeling, a game of kickball in the sand, lots of food and drink, and I even recall a slip and slide on a rainy night making an appearance.
We have so many fond memories of this magical place and have not been there for about 7 years (partly because we live farther away, but mostly because we started having kids), so we decided it was time to revisit one of our favorite places on the planet!
We have done a fair amount of camping since we have had kids and have gone through a lot of trial and error to figure out how to make things run smooth. This season we decided the kids were ready to go a bit farther out of our comfort zone and make the almost 7 hour trip to Moab. And we were right! 
The car ride was a breeze, the kids entertained themselves at the campground, and the trips into the National Parks were exciting for all of us. Our first camping trip of the season was less than wild, but was so much fun and I predict many more of these family adventures to come in the next few months!
beautiful pictures. I love Moab too. It's a little slice of heaven, for sure. My husband and I spent a little climbing time there and from there we drove to Vegas (Red Rocks) and ended up married. An inspiring place, I guess ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks simply amazing. I've never been out west and would love to visit....
ReplyDeletethis is one of our favorite places on earth, too. so glad you were able to share this special place with your girls. HOW FUN! looks like you had an amazing trip!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I miss the that scenery. Thank you my own little trip down memory lane.
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait to camp this year...that looks like an amazing place to visit and revisit. great photos!
ReplyDeleteWe want to venture more out of comfort zone too on the next family trip - I know the kids will be fine, just have to see the ends worth the means! :-) Love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteI've never been there but it looks absolutely gorgeous. So glad you had a nice time.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time HMM! :) My grandparents have lived in Moab for almost all of my life but I haven't been much as an adult. My IL's like to go too but usually just for half a day since we are only a couple of hours away. I feel ashamed of myself for not having been more over the years and know we should go during a weekend sometime soon. Which campground did you camp at exactly Suzy? Now I want to plan our own trip. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, these are such awesome photos Suzy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! We really have to get the girls out West someday! My favorite vaca as a kid was packing up in a RV for 2 weeks and enjoying the West! My husband doesn't really like the idea of driving one of those monsters all the way, party pooper! I guess I will have to be the one to do the driving.
ReplyDeleteMoab is one of my favorite places. I used to go there a lot when I was in college (USD). Some day hope to get back there. It's been a long time.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Definitely one of my favorite places. We only live 4 hours away and must get there much more often.
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