Early Departure
Brent woke at 2:30 a.m. in order to meet up with Robb by 4:00 at Thanksgiving Point
We added a grill ornament on our way
We went to Buckskin Gulch and navigated the narrow Wirepass slot.
Entering Buckskin Gulch
Recent rains made for a muddy adventure
Muddy Buckskin Gulch
We call it "Elephant Rock”
View Above the Gulch
Buckskin Gulch
After playing in the slots we drove over to Page Arizona and got our first look at Lake Powell
Before nightfall we took a side trip South of Page to Horseshoe Bend
Robb Celebrates over Horseshoe Bend
Sunset Look Over Horseshoe Bend
Wahweap Campground
Home for the night and for the Chinese neighbors who kept walking right through it.
A hardy Denny's breakfast to kick off the second day
We rented paddle boards and headed to the Lake Powell boat ramp
Time to Explore Antelope Canyon
Robb Paddles Up Antelope Canyon
Exploring the back of Antelope Canyon
Hitting Land
The end of the canyon was muddy but we decided to explore further up the canyon on foot.
Heading Up Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon Tourists
We passed large tourist boats, house boats and ski boats on our way out which made the water very choppy causing us both to fall off our boards.
We found a nice cove to pull over and swim
Antelope Canyon Tour
After packing up our gear we drove further up toward the top of Antelope Canyon and went on a tour. It was on Navajo reservation land which cost us $10 to enter and another $20 for the tour.
Our guide, Donny (Donovan) was amazing
He was full of information and quite the expert with photography as well.
The lighting and slot formations were incredible
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Dinner Time
We finish the day by driving over to Cortez, Colorado and stopped along the way for some large Navajo tacos.
Mesa Verde Ruins
More Ruins
Overlooking the Ruins
On our way to Moab we stop at Wilson Arch to explore and play
Wilson Arch
Wilson Arch
After lunch we headed to Canyonlands (I-sky or Island in the Sky)
Upheaval Dome
Mesa Arch was the main attraction
Brent on Mesa Arch
Robb took a daring jump of victory
despite the thousand foot drop off on the other side. How could he resist after such a great trip!