Vocabulary less of the day. Broken does not equate fallen.

This trailhead was right beside Sand Dunes Arch so we thought "why not?" Um-should checked miles. Anywho-longer than we would have done but we did it.

I assumed the arch had fallen. Nope. Just broken. You can see all the rocks under it but there is still an arch.

Sand Dune rocks! And climbs. 💪🏻

Sand Dune Arch is a short hike and full of fun surprises. Highly recommend this one!

Sand Dune Arch was our next stop. Amazing. The kids loved this and we did too. Sandy. Shady. Cool. Climbing. Arch. All the things you wish for.

We returned to Arches this morning to finish up our wish list of hikes.

We have learned that if you give Embree Claire something to climb she's happy. Make her walk-she melts into a puddle like Olaf in Summer!

These three started off with backwards hats like the cool kids. Didn't last long for anyone. Hot.

We do regret not booking tours sooner because we missed out on the Fiery Furnace tours where you have to have a guide. Note-book early if you plan to see these awesome parks in our nation.

We did visit the overlook though. They say they aren't actually hot but called that because of the glow in the heat of the day.

The youngest Venable had a tough go. Mostly straight up complaining that we weren't hearing. So on we went.

We climbed hill over hill, mountain over mountain, where was this arch?!

Rocks that were their own mountains-unreal. So the last part was the infamous "hug the wall part." Yes this momma was nervous. The path was wide enough for people to go both ways but I had already decided we were hugging that wall both ways. I have clumsy people in my family.

Again, I had the big camera out taking more pictures but I tried to capture some of the cooler shots on my phone too. Pictures don't even tell the story. But I tried y'all.

We made it to the Delicate Arch and it was awesome. A lot of folks were there with us forming a line to snap pictures right under the arch. We just stayed back and looked at it all. Under the arch the rock bowls and it's fabulous. So smooth.

So if you're ever at Arches. Do the difficult Delicate Arch hike. You'll be glad you did!

As blogs read out of order, you'll probably see the best part before reading this.

The Delicate Arch is the most photographed arch in Arches. It's even on be license plate for Utah.

We knew it was deemed a "difficult" hike, it was one we wanted to do. The ranger said our girls could do it and noted "just hug the wall." Venables can do that, no problem. I had also read sunset was most crowded and thought we should try sunrise. However, Deddy (my dad) had watched a video and said don't do that.

We were finding ourselves successful in our other hikes and not was cooler, we were lower in water though, but decided to do it as our last hike of the day.

This hike was 1.5 each way. Let me say. Longest. 1.5 miles. Of. My. Life.

The windows were great but the Double Arch was OUR FAVORITE! Such a great place to see and take it all in. We may actually do that one again tomorrow we liked it so much.

Kevin climbed up the uber dangerous window (cliff off the back, Grandparents) and SKV had to follow. After we watched two grown women (with longer legs than SKV struggle to get down) Kevin still thought it was a good idea. A nice man with a great accent helped her get down. Shew.

I brought my big camera so not all shots will make the blog in good time.

We left Arches at 9-so for five hours we hiked and saw amazing parts of the park.

There are arches everywhere and you can see new ones forming.

The first picture is balanced rock. One day it will fall so see it today!

The second pictures are Turret Arch. The windows are right behind it and coming up next.

World travelers we should be!

We arrived at Arches around 4 and immediately hit up the visitors center to see what the park ranger recommended. He happened to work at NC Outer Banks last year. We have had a few folks comment on our "accents" 😳 "What accent?" 🤣

The first turnoff we did was Park Avenue. It had a "V" in the rock. We didn't walk far but given the look on their faces in this last pictures you would have thought we rode 13 miles on a bike. 🙄

We are official! She's got her pass and we are ready to take some hikes!

Stay tuned!

Moab!

We will spend two nights here and explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Sidney Kate will redeem her National Park pass at Arches.

If you have a 4th grade you need to look up this fabulous deal. Incentive to travel!