We hooked up the trailer and prepared for the trip.
We asked Benjamin if he knew how to get to Moab. I guess that is why I drove.
The trip takes about 5 hours from Salt Lake City. The highways are smooth and easy to navigate. We did find some traffic through Spanish Fork Canyon due to construction. Sadly, Spanish Fork Canyon has a reputation for being a death trap. During the past decade, the road has been widened from an uneven 2 lane to a very nice 4 lane. It was once common to hear about head-on crashes, especially during holiday weekends. The hum of the road put Benjamin to sleep for almost 3 hours.
This is Highway 6, that comes out of Price and intersects with I-70. The mountains on the east side are called the Book Cliffs, because they look like a bunch of books on a shelf.
Here's what I looked at in the mirror to the right. I was a bit nervous about the winds through this section of the trip. This area is known for gusty winds that can make pulling a trailer challenging. I kept thinking of a news report from last year where a family was killed when a large gust of wind picked up their boat and pulled their truck off the highway. Fortunately, we didn't experience any gusty winds...only a snoring baby.
The trip was very pleasant because we didn't have a bright sun heating things up. We didn't have to use the air conditioner or put a sunscreen in the window. This part of Utah has its own beauty. I can't imagine how it was for people before modern transportation. If you ventured into this area, you were taking your life into your own hands, especially if you didn't have enough water.
When Benjamin woke up, he started clapping along with the music and played peek-a-boo with mom.
This is a convenience store in Green River, which is about 45 minutes outside of Moab. We stopped to stretch our legs, give Benjamin a break from his car seat, and get a bite to eat. Luckily for me, I was able to order my favorite, a Whopper. I noticed that they had all the promotions for the new Star Trek glasses.
Here's what I looked at in the mirror to the right. I was a bit nervous about the winds through this section of the trip. This area is known for gusty winds that can make pulling a trailer challenging. I kept thinking of a news report from last year where a family was killed when a large gust of wind picked up their boat and pulled their truck off the highway. Fortunately, we didn't experience any gusty winds...only a snoring baby.
The trip was very pleasant because we didn't have a bright sun heating things up. We didn't have to use the air conditioner or put a sunscreen in the window. This part of Utah has its own beauty. I can't imagine how it was for people before modern transportation. If you ventured into this area, you were taking your life into your own hands, especially if you didn't have enough water.
When Benjamin woke up, he started clapping along with the music and played peek-a-boo with mom.
This is a convenience store in Green River, which is about 45 minutes outside of Moab. We stopped to stretch our legs, give Benjamin a break from his car seat, and get a bite to eat. Luckily for me, I was able to order my favorite, a Whopper. I noticed that they had all the promotions for the new Star Trek glasses.
I asked the clerk where the nearest movie theatre was if I wanted to see Star Trek. He said that I had two options. Either head 1 1/2 hours north to Price, or south to Moab.
We headed south, but not to the movie theatre. We were headed to set up camp. The place we wanted was a campground right on the Colorado river. The river was running high and fast, much of the tree covered banks we are accustomed to was under water. The campground had the river right on the edge, which made me very nervous for Benjamin. He is attracted to any water, whether it is a mud puddle, stream or in a cup. There is something about water that attracts kids.
This is what we looked like after we set up for the night. It was a welcome relief to find a place to park and settle into for the night.
Mom and Benjamin were playing on the bed. I really like this tent trailer. We have had more than a dozen people hanging around in it during a rain storm last year. It's roomy and nice to have a stove inside. It does have hookups, which was nice when we camped at East Canyon. I was able to plug in my laptop and watch a DVD. I left my laptop at home on this trip because I didn't want to be distracted from time with the family.
We headed south, but not to the movie theatre. We were headed to set up camp. The place we wanted was a campground right on the Colorado river. The river was running high and fast, much of the tree covered banks we are accustomed to was under water. The campground had the river right on the edge, which made me very nervous for Benjamin. He is attracted to any water, whether it is a mud puddle, stream or in a cup. There is something about water that attracts kids.
The campground was already full; inside, I breathed a sigh of relief. I spoke with the camp host who said that all 10 campgrounds along the river were full and we should try the KOA. We eventually found it and there were only 2 spots left, for one night only. The KOA was booked full for the entire Memorial Day weekend.
This is what we looked like after we set up for the night. It was a welcome relief to find a place to park and settle into for the night.
Mom and Benjamin were playing on the bed. I really like this tent trailer. We have had more than a dozen people hanging around in it during a rain storm last year. It's roomy and nice to have a stove inside. It does have hookups, which was nice when we camped at East Canyon. I was able to plug in my laptop and watch a DVD. I left my laptop at home on this trip because I didn't want to be distracted from time with the family.
I read something that struck me in a profound way the other day. It said, "Your children have only one childhood. It's up to parents how it turns out."
I want to make sure that Benjamin looks fondly on his childhood and will have a lot of fun stories to tell his wife and children.
Stay tuned for day-by-day accounts of our Moab trip...
Stay tuned for day-by-day accounts of our Moab trip...
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