Canyonlands

The drive from Capitol Reef to Moab (the base for Canyonlands and Arches) provided us two options, one that took I-70 or a longer route along the Green River that took us into the far reaches of the Southeastern corner of Utah and then up the eastern border to Moab.  Always take the road less traveled, or in this case, the longer road!

Along the way, Onions read that there were bison up in the Henry Mountains, which was right along our route.  So we went off roading again, and drove about 15 miles (at around 10-15 miles an hour) up into the mountains in search of bison!

Up close (well as close as we got) to snow covered mountains.  Turns out the Henry Mountains were the last named and mapped mountain range in the Lower 48.

Documenting the animal droppings!

We saw deer and cows, but sadly, no bison.

The highlight of this longer drive was following the Green River as it flowed towards it's confluence with the Colorado River.

For some 50 miles, we were driving in the canyon cut by the river.

Once we got to Moab, we went to Canyonlands National Park.  There is a section called "Island in the Sky" which is this part that looks down on the road we just drove.  This is looking down at the Green River.

Although the famed Arches National Park was next on our agenda, we got up close and personal with our first arch in Canyonlands, Mesa Arch.

Canyonlands!!!

One last night of camping.  This time at a private camp ground.  Not nearly as serene and enjoyable a time.  All around us were bit trailers with generators (no plug in's here) as well as ATV's roaring in and out.  We learned our lesson!