Viva Las Arches + Aliens

Greetings! After leaving Vegas we started toward Utah, but before we could leave Nevada, we just had to drive along Extraterrestrial Highway. I mean, in our wedding vows I called Pat the Scully to my Mulder so what better way to play X-files than around Area 51? (Of course there is also Roswell!)

 

We left our mark with posters and business cards, then went to chill in the middle of the road. I don't recommend this or condone this, but it was desolate AF, so we sat there and took it all in (and waited for aliens).

From here we drove through some pretty neat small towns and some seriously bitchin' scenery (check out the video and see for yourself!) We stopped for a caffeine fix and made it as far as we could before settling about an hour from Moab, Utah, our next stop!

In the morning we geared up, packed a bunch of water bottles, and strapped on a GoPro for our trip to Arches National Park. Here are some tips if you haven't been here and plan to go:

• Bring lots of water: at first glance you may think "hey it's just driving, I'm good!" Well, you may drive from point to point, but a bunch of the points of interest require some hiking. You'll be glad you have water.

• Wear comfy shoes (for said hiking.)

• Bring a camera or GoPro, hell, bring both! It's beautiful. Epically beautiful, do it.

• Don't forget an extra battery/memory card....don't be like us. (This is where bringing both comes in handy!)

We also made a couple of friends. A few people asked us to take photos so we got to play with some really nice cameras. Our new friends Lauren and Ezra were kind enough to take pictures for us too. Something we have come to realize is that hikers and adventurers are SOOOOO nice. (Mostly) everyone says hi, (mostly) everyone is helpful, and they're kindred spirits who thrive on adventure, exploration, being kind and respectful to all creatures, and the environment. It's awesome. Not saying EVVVVERYONE is like that, but so far, mostly everyone we have met has been so very cool.

 

After Arches we were sort of starving so we stopped at a Denny's down the street, fueled up on some coffee, and headed for Colorado! We stopped early(ish) for the night and cleaned up, got snuggly!

Currently, we are driving through the snow covered mountains of Colorado on our way to Nathrop to play with some adorable little chipmunks...you'll see!

Safe travels, friends!

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Pat+Deb

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