UTAH

We visited the Parks across Utah as part of a cross-country move, driving from Denver to California.  We spent a few days in Moab and stayed at the Hyatt Place which had a separate kids room and living space, perfect for decompressing after we put them to bed.  The whole area is stunning with the red rocks jutting up from the landscape.

Arches National Park:

We went on a Thursday in December so the line to enter was very short, but you should plan to go early to beat crowds during peak times.  Once inside, it’s a two-lane road (like most National Parks) so it can go slow if there are lots of cars.  The views are stunning though and it’s well worth a leisurely drive.  Amenities are limited so bring what you need.  The stops along the way are clearly marked so you can see all the landmarks.  We used the BabyBjorn baby wearer to do the small hikes to the arches.  The terrain is pretty easy to navigate for adults, but littles just learning to walk would be safer being carried.  Only a couple of the trails are ADA friendly, meaning the stroller won’t work on much of the rocky terrain.  I used a hiking stick for balance and thought everything was very easy to navigate with baby.

Closest Airport:
Grand Junction [GJT]