My daughter has been appointed to Air Force Academy and we're planning a week long trip in June just prior to her induction day. She's never been to Utah, but loved the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. I've been to Utah a couple times and told her "she ain't seen nothin yet".
We'll be heading out of Denver to Moab with 4 to 5 days to kill. My preliminary plan is to spend a little time in Moab, primitive camp the Needles Overlook, then head south to Valley of the Gods. On our way back to Colorado Springs I'm thinking Greats Sand Dunes Park is worth a stop.
This is admittedly aggressive, but what other attractions should we consider? Also, I've only been to Utah in May so I'm concerned about heat in mid to late June. If there are camp sites, primitive or otherwise, with an oasis to swim in that might be ideal. I'm just not sure where to find one without some serious hoofing. Which brings me to my next constraint, my wife's bad foot. We'll be limited to mile or so hikes so 4WD car camping is our goal for this trip.
Please help me make my daughter's last days as a civilian memorable ones! [emoji4]
Fred
We'll be heading out of Denver to Moab with 4 to 5 days to kill. My preliminary plan is to spend a little time in Moab, primitive camp the Needles Overlook, then head south to Valley of the Gods. On our way back to Colorado Springs I'm thinking Greats Sand Dunes Park is worth a stop.
This is admittedly aggressive, but what other attractions should we consider? Also, I've only been to Utah in May so I'm concerned about heat in mid to late June. If there are camp sites, primitive or otherwise, with an oasis to swim in that might be ideal. I'm just not sure where to find one without some serious hoofing. Which brings me to my next constraint, my wife's bad foot. We'll be limited to mile or so hikes so 4WD car camping is our goal for this trip.
Please help me make my daughter's last days as a civilian memorable ones! [emoji4]
Fred