1-year Anniv Utah - Day 5

We again enjoyed not sleeping on the ground in a tent, and the free breakfast!  We headed into nearby Canyonlands National Park, and immediately experience the vastness of the park.  It took 30 minutes just to get to the Visitor Center.  Once there, we saw signs that water was only available at the Visitor Center, so you had to pack smart!

First stop was Mesa Arch, and the view was of course breath-taking.  From there we went to Upheaval Dome hike, where scientists aren't sure whether its a meteor crater or a salt dome.  From there we went to Green River Overlook, which really gave us the sense of how huge and isolated Canyonlands is...and it also gave you a view of The Needles district in the southern part of the park.

Our final stop was Deadhorse Point State Park.  One of the prettiest sites in the park.  While there, we watched birds ride the wind thermals, and whip around near us.  What a great view.  From there we headed back into town, and dressed up for our Anniversary Dinner.  Nadine found a great spot and we shared a nice meal.  We ended the night with an ice cream and a beer, and a final moonrise.  We ended the night by the hotel pool in a comfy loveseat clam!

Canyonlands National Park - Entrance

Canyonlands NP - Mesa Arch

 Canyonlands NP - Upheaval Dome

 Canyonlands NP - Green River overlook

Canyonlands NP - Deadhorse Point (Nadine in upper left)

Canyonlands NP - Deadhorse Point 2