Wild West Trip Part 7

Natural Bridges National Monument

A two hour drive from our home base in Moab, is the Natural Bridges National Monument. We stopped at the visitors center for some tips on hiking in the park. There is NO cell service here, so it is crucial to get a map and stay on the trails. The boys were especially excited about this day because of the planned hike. They even learned what a payphone is! I volunteered to stay with Cole, since he can’t navigate the ladders required on the hike and that way Candi could go with the boys. Let’s face it, the reality is my fear of heights had a tremendous affect on my decision. Plus I love hanging out with my buddy, Cole! We enjoyed the views from all the overlooks. Here is more information about Natural Bridges National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/nabr/index.htm

Natural Bridges National Monument Entrance

Noah and Parker learning about the Pay Phone! Ha! They had never seen one before!

Parker and Cole

Jonathan and Parker

Parker and Noah

A Natural Bridge

Family Time

Jonathan, Candi, Cole and Parker taking a selfie!

Jamey, Me and Noah

Natural Bridges

We read a book together and had snacks while we waited on everyone. If I remember correctly, the hike was around 2 hours. I was relieved when they finally made it back! They loved it! Everyone agreed it was the best hike on the trip and they would definitely do it again.

Trail Maps

Trail Maps at the Overlook

On this hike, they walked to the edge and climbed down stick ladders. They hiked and climbed all the way into the valley where the Natural Bridges can be seen along the path. There was a creek in the bottom too! I love the pictures they took along the way! It looks like so much fun!

Heading down the trail

Ladders on the trail were the only way to descend into the valley

Walking along the trail

Part of the trail in the valley

Stick Ladder

Jamey and Noah at one of the Natural Bridges

Sick Ladder

Candi and Jonathan heading down a ladder

Creek bed at a natural bridge

Sign along the trail

Noah observing the natural bridge

part of the creek bed

Candi, Jonathan and Parker

Noah by the creek

Group photo

Crossing the creek bed

Parker on the trail

Hiking!

Sign along the trail

After a great day of exploring and learning all about Natural Bridges, we headed back to Moab for dinner and a swim.

Tomorrow we will explore the town of Moab and enjoy a day by the pool before we begin the long journey back to Tennessee!

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