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Arches National Park

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Arches National Park in Moab, Utah is home to thousands of arches and natural rock formations, including the famed Delicate Arch.

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Canyonlands National Park

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Canyonlands is the largest national park in Utah with diverse geology and interesting features. Points in interest include balanced rocks, deep canyons, needle-like spires, and the famed Mesa Arch.

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Gateway to Adventure: Moab, Utah

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The second and main stop in our summer road trip brought us to the town of Moab, Utah. Moab is a gateway to adventure with Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in close driving distance, and was our home base for our Utah adventures.

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Ode to the Great American Road Trip

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A prelude to the summer 2022 vacation season, the Cranky Camper takes a drive down memory lane in this essay on the American road trip

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West Pinnacles

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The Cranky Campers explore the west side of Pinnacles National Park with a spooky hike through Balconies Caves.