Camping in Arches National Park – Devil’s Garden

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Of all the areas we’ve camped in around Moab with my kids, the absolute best spot has been the Devil’s Garden Campground in Arches National Park.  Don’t expect to show up and get a spot, if you want to camp here, you are going to have to reserve one a long time in advance.  It [...]

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Onion Creek

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On our road trips from Denver to Moab, we often take hwy 128 down or up the Colorado River.  It is a spectacular drive, and worth every bit of extra time it takes.  When we take this route, we will pull off at the Onion Creek area and take the kids on a bike ride [...]

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Hiking on top Park Ave in Arches National Park

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When I first started going to Arches National Park, it is that it’s a great place to begin your Moab adventures.  We’ve been taking our two young children there for several years as an “introductory” experience to the Desert.  Once we completed most of the marked arches, we began wondering if our days at this [...]

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Corona Arch

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Corona Arch is a great hike for both kids and dogs as it is relatively short with only a few hundred vertical feet to climb.  It is close to town, and is accessible by paved roads.  The Scenery and extra attractions along Potash Road make the experience all the more enjoysble.  Little Children can enjoy [...]

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Matrimony Springs in Moab is closed

One of my more favorite experiences of Moab was to always use Matrimony Springs as our water source when I was in Moab.  Luckily, I was able to pass this experience along to my kids before the spring was shut down.  According to the Moab Times, Matrimony Springs was closed permanently by Southeastern Utah District [...]

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Other things to do in Moab with Kids

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While we go there to explore the sand stone wonders around Moab, if you are travelling with kids who are under ten, you may need to find time to do some other activities that keep them happy too. An excellent place to form the base camp for such activities is the Rotary Park in Moab. [...]

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Flash floods in Moab Utah

While most campers have a hightened sense of Safety while in the desert, it is mostly focused on hydration and heat.  Because of the lack of frequency, severe rain storms are a serious threat that can be deadly for anyone who is not paying attention, especially small children who have no idea of a flash [...]

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Camping at Sand Flats Recreation Area

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Camping in the Desert with children five and under

Desert Camping with Kids Many people I talk with are hesitant to take their kids into the desert.  Although its easy to find reasons why leaving your kids at home would seem like a good idea, there are many more reasons why they should go down to the desert with you.  While the desert seems [...]

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