Hiking, Jeeping, Flying, and Dining...part 1

Portal RV Resort
Moab, UT
June 4-9, 2015

As mentioned in the last post we had a fun-filled, busy and exciting week. It all started when Dee's family arrived for a visit and to celebrate Dee's birthday. We met Kathleen, Jim and Erja last week and have had the pleasure of sharing several Moab "things to do" with them. Hiking and jeeping were at the top of their list.

June 4th was a perfect day for a hike so Kathleen, Erja, Joe and I headed out to Corona Arch trailhead,  one of our favorite hikes here.
Corona Arch trail is a 3 mile (in and out) round trip hike. There is very little shade on this easy trek up Bootlegger Canyon.






A safety cable with moki steps helps with a steep incline/decline on slickrock 

Erja stops to take pictures.

and a stationary ladder eases the climb up and over/down a ledge.




Corona Arch has an opening of 140 ft by 105 ft.

That's Erja standing under the arch on the left side...

An added bonus is Bowtie Arch...it's on the left in the picture.

June 6th turned out to be a jeeping day. It was cloudy

with a chance of rain, but that did not deter excited jeepers.

The trail of choice was 3-D which tours the Hidden Canyon area on the north side of Moab.

Bartlett Wash lined with magnificent cotton woods.

Joe and Jim checking out an obstacle called The Pickle.



Slickrock area in the rain!

Looking down on the trail in Hidden Valley from a slickrock overlook. 

L to R...Jim, Kathleen, Dee and Joe

Strange looking rock formations...

Jim driving Roxanne on an obstacle near the end of the trail.

Dee spots Joe in Pearl.

The clouds were interesting all day. What do you see?



 And if that wasn't enough, we came home via Long Canyon from Hwy 313 to Potash Road.

WAHOO!

The lighter orangey streaks are evidence of recent rock falls.

Until part 2, enjoy the view and happy trails!

Our Yard!

 

Portal RV Resort
Moab, UT
June 3, 2015



We arrived in Moab on May 20th, but couldn't move to our favorite site until the first of June.  Once there we were set to watch for deer in the meadow.  And how I love roses!.

What a neat reflection in the water droplet!

 The mornings have been nice and cool and we are enjoying having our coffee and/or smoothies outside while the deer
also enjoy their breakfast. We saw 6 one morning!

 The puppies are quite content There is a very grassy doggie park here where the puppies can play ball off leash as well as the X-pen space on our site at the back (gives them more shade in the afternoon) of the Belle.

Wrecks enjoys a morning nap...

Jack is all go...

Sally has her eye on the birds...

And Dover agrees there is something special in the air!

It's time to wake up little Black-eyed Susan!

And no post about our yard would be complete without pictures of birds. We have at least one pair of Black-chinned Hummingbirds visiting regularly.

Sally must be hiding!

Joe and I have been busy as bees this past week. We have hiked, jeeped, and had an adventure in the sky with some very special people we now call family. More on that later!

This huge bee is certainly doing it's job...what a head full of pollen!

Last week we were having dinner on the patio. What a really cool smiley face! 

Thanks for sharing Dee!

Until next time, enjoy!

Up next...

Kathleen, Erja, and me

HAPPY TRAILS!