As stated in our blog before.. we tried on our adventure to explore, everything what we haven't seen on our 3 weeks trip in 2010 and try to see in addition to the typical famous national parks some less touristy spots. As we drove through Utah on scenic interstate 70, we did skip the famous... Continue Reading →
Driving through Utah..
Utah is a state which we actually had no idea of what it was. It wasn't famous for us like other states, such as California, Texas, Florida etc. But while driving through that state (this is actually what we merely did... driving through), we found it surprisingly beautiful and diverse. The nature got it all,... Continue Reading →
Arches National Park & the city of Moab
As we haven't visited Arches National Park in 2010, so we did visit it on our tour now, although knowing, that it will have thousands of tourists. And typically, first thing.. waiting on the entrance gate to get into the Park. We do not know, if it were the hundreds of Chinese standing infront of... Continue Reading →
Canyonlands
Still in in the state of Utah we visited Canyonlands National Park and the adjoint Dead Horse Point State Park (not to be confused with the Dead Horse Ranch State Park, AZ), where we were based. Personally we did enjoy Canyonlands more than Gran Canyon, although it looks like the little brother of Grand Canyon,... Continue Reading →
The hidden Gem’s just on the corner to Monument Valley
Driving further North just minutes from Monument Valley (MV) we got surprised by a herd of wild horses crossing the highway. Absolutely amazing.. Further our way about 30 minutes North from the MV is a small village called Mexican Hat. The picture further below makes it definitively clear, why they have given the village that... Continue Reading →
Monument Valley, Utah
In late afternoon we passed after a scenic drive from North Arizona the state line of Utah. Monument Valley is sitting on the state line of Arizona and Utah and is consuming both states for itself. We directly headed out to the scenic overlook of the Monument Valley and could shoot some nice sun-downer pictures... Continue Reading →