Arches A-Plenty
We spent the last couple days in Arches National Park, biding our time in the 100 degree heat to hike to some of the more well-known arches. We generally tried to end our day by mid-afternoon to avoid the majority of the heat and take solace in our air-conditioned camping cabin. We’re staying at Canyonlands RV campground, which is very nice – lots of shade, clean bathrooms, and quiet, considering it is right in downtown Moab. Also a bonus is its close proximity to Moab Brewery!
The highlight of our time in Arches was definitely our Ranger-guided tour through the Fiery Furnace. Our Ranger guided our group for three hours through the maze of sandstone fins, scrambling up and down rock faces, finding hidden arches, and maneuvering shallow ledges. Though we’re generally not fond of guided tours, we had a pretty fun group, and most certainly would have gotten lost in the area since there were no marked trails.
We have a final day in Moab, which Brian is spending mountain biking the famous slick rock on a 30-mile trail called Porcupine Ridge. More to come on that adventure!
