April 4th - Moab, UT

​Arches National Park was just a couple miles from the campground, but scheduled entry reservations were required after 7 am. So we got up at 5:30 am in order to enter the park before 7. We did the whole 12-mile drive through the park and stopped at several viewpoints and did a couple of short hikes. Angie got some amazing pictures. We met an 80-ish park volunteer who told us a lot about the geologic history of the red rock wonderland. The stone arches, soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks were spectacular against the clear, early sky.

We explored the small town of Moab in the afternoon. Angie bought post cards and we had some delicious wood-fired pizza at a dog-friendly restaurant patio. Then it was time for more pool and hot tub. We met two couples who were travelling together in a 45-foot fifth wheel trailer. One of the couples had retired to Boise from southern California. The other had moved to Lassen County, Ca. We enjoyed sharing about our favorite campgrounds.