MOAB 2026





In October 2026 we went to Moab, UT. We first drove west along the Colorado River and then up to Canyonlands NP. We went back to Denver by going east along the Colorado River.


DRIVE WEST OF MOAB
DRIVE EAST OF MOAB

Going west from Moab
following the Colorado River.



The river was like glass
with no wind.



The cliffs were on both
sides for 12 miles.



The yellow bush is a Creosote Bush. It was the only flowering plant left.



The drive had cliffs
as high as 500'.



Th Colorado River was muddy
from a recent rain.



Rounded cliffs from erosion.



This wall had many
ancient drawings on it.



Ancient drawing called Petrogyphs.



We drove to the Potash Plant as seen here from Dead Horse Point State Park.



We go back to Moab and
on to Canyonlands NP.



Joanne at Shafers Canyon in Canyonlands NP.



The road back to Moab by way of Shafers Canyon--50 miles.



First view of the Mesa Arch in Canyonlands NP.



Animal like bush watching
the Mesa Arch.



Joanne by the bush and Mesa Arch.



Going back to Denver we went
east along the Colorado River.



The Dillon Reservoir was nearly totally dry on October 9th, 2026.


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