We're heading out west in August 2024 with our grandkids in tow.
Dinosaur National Park
The adventure starts as we head out from Salt Lake City to our first stop at Dinosaur National Monument. We visited here in 2021 and have been itching to get our grandkids here ever since.
At the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall we'll see a wall of dinosaur fossils. There's more than 1,500 bones of these amazing creatures still encased in the rock. Displays and educational material abound, and you can actually touch some of the embedded bones. Awesome place.
Moab, Utah
Moab, Utah is the next destination, home to Arches National Park. The Colorado River runs east and west between the town and the national park. The region offers a ton of adventure options for all ages. Our list of activities include the following:
For our stay in Moab, we'll be bunking at the Homewood Suites. Some of the advantage here include easier access to food and activities. Let me know if you want me to book the rooms for you.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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Tim & Julie South Bend, IN
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Tim & Julie Omaha
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Tim & Julie Denver
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Tim & Julie Moab
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Tim & Julie arrive
Monica Arrives?
2 - 4BR condos available
Park City Wyndham
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Monica Arrives?
3 - 4BR condos available
Park City Wyndham
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Natalie Arrives
3 - 4BR condos available
Park City Wyndham
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Dinosaur Nat'l Park
Afternoon in park
Dinosaur Inn
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Drive to Moab
Afternoon relaxing
Sage Creek Condo, Moab
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Moab
Rafting
Sage Creek Condo, Moab
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Moab
Rock Climbing *
Sage Creek Condo, Moab
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Moab
Moab Giants
Sage Creek Condo, Moab
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Moab
Zipline - Ropes *
Sage Creek Condo, Moab
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Drive to SLC
Pool afternoon
Hampton Inn, Salt Lake
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Flighs Home
Flights out of Salt Lake City
Tim & Julie to Eagle, CO
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19 Drive to Woodland Park, CO |
20 Drive to Kansas City, MO |
21 Drive to Nashville, TN |
22 Drive to Jefferson City, TN |
23 Drive to Lake City, FL |
24 Tim & Julie Arrive Home |
Legend
| Activity | Restrictions | Sydney | Kennedy | Reid | Leighton | Conrad |
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| Dinosaur Nat'l Monument | No restrictions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ropes Course | Required Age: 6 yrs+ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | − | − |
| Rock Climbing | Required Age: 5 yrs+ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | − |
| River Rafting | Age: 5+ and 50 lbs minimum | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Maybe | − |
| Zip Lines | Required Age: 8 yrs+ Weight: 50+ lbs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | − | − |
| Moab Giants | No restrictions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Horse Rides | Required Age: 7 yrs+ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | − | − |
| Rock Climbing | Required Age: 7 yrs+ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | − | − |
| Half Day Canyoneering | Age: 6+ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | − | − |
| Pool | Have Fun | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Mill Creek (Hike and swim) To get to the trailhead: From downtown Moab, head south on Route 191. Make a left onto Sage Ave, followed by a quick right onto Holyoak Lane. Drive two blocks to Mill Creek Drive and make a left. Drive half a mile to Powerhouse Lane and turn right. Take this road for a third of a mile to the parking lot at road’s end. Park in the public lot and not where prohibited along Powerhouse Lane or on private property.
Hotel Reservations Confirmed
Hotel Reservations Needed
Spring Hill Suites ($180-$210) [Spring Hill Suites]
Holiday Inn Express & Suites($165) [Holiday Inn]
Homewood Suites (2 Queen Beds $1250) Homewood Suites
Homewood Suites (King w/ connecting 2 Queen-$2600)
Homewood Suites (King w/ 2 Bunk Beds $1700)
Homewood Suites (4 Queens in 2x Bunk config $1700)
Best Western (King, 2 Queen $1900) [BestWestern]