It was our last full day of this amazing trip before we begin the long trek home. We bugged out of our “RV parking lot” campground in Moab. It had served our purpose as a base to visit Arches and the northern portion of Canyonlands, but it just didn’t feel like the place we should spend our last night in Utah. We found a National Forest campground that had no services this late in the season, but it was wonderfully private and the night sky was incredible.
We hiked in the Elephant Hill section of the south Canyonlands area on a perfect chamber of commerce day. We were able to get fairly close to the iconic Needles formation. I have to admit that during the entire hike I was keenly aware of what a special way this was to end our American Southwest Adventure. I had an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
*Grateful that we had such wonderful weather throughout our trip.
*Grateful that our country had the foresight to preserve these marvelous, unique areas for all to enjoy.
*Grateful that Ed and I both have the health and fitness to do the hikes and activities we enjoyed so much.
*Grateful we have the means to take this trip.
- *Grateful that, after nearly eight weeks without television, we are still laughing and truly enjoying each other company.
Staying Salty On The Road 