Moab Vacation

Well it was time for a summer vacation. I actually took a summer vacation. That is really rare for me. I usually have every weekend booked with weddings. This year I decided to block out a weekend and take the kids on a summer vacation. I’m so happy I did. We had such a blast. I recently started mountain biking. I heard Moab Utah was the mecca of mountain biking. So I thought lets head to Moab. I love vacations that are very active. Moab was so amazing. So beautiful and the mountain biking was amazing. I’ll be headed back there very soon. 

It was a road trip. It’s an 11 hour drive to Moab from Huntington Beach. So we decided to break it up by stopping in Vegas. 

We made a few stops along the way. Beaver Utah is a very small town in Utah.

There is some beautiful country in Utah. In this shot that is Stephanie is in the background. That tiny blue dot in the background.

Stephanie and the kids working the camera

I love climbing the rocks

Matt what are you doing?

Matt loved climbing the rocks

After a long day of driving we made it to our Cabin. The Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab. I totally recommend to anybody staying at Red Cliffs. It is some of the most beautiful country I have ever seen.

They even had horses

We did some running on this vacation. Look at my wife go. I grab this shot with my iphone.

The very next day we headed out to get on the mountain bike trail. We had so much fun mountain biking. It’s my new favorite thing to do when I’m not shooting. 

Time for a break. Matt decided to climb this rock during break time. It was pretty hot out. It was around 100 degrees on most of our rides. 

Stephanie is running from a desert creature. I think.

I needed Matt to get this rock out of the way for us.

I just love all the red rock backdrops

So many amazing rocks to climb

The heat is getting to the kids

Everything is so grand here. We decided to really get off the beaten trail. We had this whole area all to ourselves.

everybody decided to break into yoga poses

Lets hit the road

We deciding to go down some random road. We came across these cave homes. People have actually blown holes in the redrock and made it their home. Crazy!

There is also this great place called Hole In The Rock. If you are ever in Moab you have to check it out. Check out this jeep.

Matt is having fun

Nothing like a steel bull to hang on 

 

I love a 2 story out house

Somebody actually use to live in this rock. They made a home in this big redrock. You have to do the tour. It’s so funny. They don’t allow pictures. I wish I could show you the inside. Your just going to have to check it out for yourself. 

Back to riding. All our amazing rides were made possible by a great mountain bike tour company. www.solfun.com

They were such a blast. They took us on some amazing rides. 

Can you believe this amazing backdrop for mountain biking.

Matt and I needed a rest.

we always ventured off when we weren’t biking, we came across a great flower field

every where we drove was beautiful

It was fun to get off the paved roads at times and take my car off roading

they were some rough roads

back to the bike trail, If it was up to me we would of been on the bike trail everyday

matt needed some discipline

Here are the kids with our amazing guide Heidi. She was so great. 

I got to ride 4 days of the vacation. The 4th day I went solo. Stephanie and the kids went for a horseback ride. I wanted to go to Slick Rock Park. I heard so much about it. Heidi said I had to do it before I left. I’m so happy I listened. It was so much fun. Some crazy steep hills but the climbs were worth it. It made for some fun downhills. Luckily I love to climb hills. I actually like it more than the downhill.

Here I go climbing 

This was a tough climb

Here I am with my Guide Heidi and Allan. Allan is the owner of Sol Fun. He cam out on a couple different days with us. I was so happy to see him out on the slick rock park day. He is a real inspiration. He is 67 years old and out there tearing up the hills. I love it. Age should never slow you down. I know it will never slow me down. 

Look at Allan go

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The views were amazing. Thats the Colorado river in the background

After a long day of riding it was nice to have a pool to jump in

You have to drive through Arches National Park. So beautiful.

We had so much fun in Moab. I really suggest that everybody should make Moab high on the list to visit. 

For sure check out The Red Cliffs Lodge. It’s about 20 minutes outside of town. But totally worth it. It is set in such a beautiful setting. Views to die for. They have great 2 bedroom cabins. So it’s great for the family. Just don’t eat at their restaurant. Not very good. It’s worth driving into town to eat. 

Then you have to call Solfun to set up some amazing mountain biking for you. They are a smaller more personal company. That’s why I picked them. I hate large groups. They keep it smaller and much more personal. If Heidi is available ask for her. Also hopefully Allan can come out for a few rides with you. You’ll love him.

A couple great places to eat are Miguels Mexican Restaurant. It’s a small hole in the wall. But well worth it. It’s on the Main st. in town. Also right down the street from Miguels is Pasta jays. They have great Pizza. We also ate at the Moab Brewery. You have to have the Jalapeno Cornbread. Amazing!

Another great bike shop to check out is Poison Spider. They have a great staff. You can pick their brain for all the bike info you need. 

Moab Rocks!!!!!!