dragline said:
Wow I've been reading & reading,searching & searching and there is a ton of info on what I'm planning, now I think I'm just overloaded & yes a bit confused, but here's what I need help with, we're thinking mid April 2018 leaving northern Indiana for a 3 week trip definite is Zion & Moab hitting the NP's in those areas for hiking initially was going to go to RMNP and the black hills and maybe Yellowstone NP as well but I'm thinking from what I read that is to much we want to enjoy ourselves and the scenery so we will plan another trip. What is the recommendations from those individuals that have taken a similar trip with roughly the same time frame as to how I should plan the itinerary where to go first and so on. We have a 28 ft Airstream & plenty of truck for the Mtns was hoping to take some scenic highways but was concerned reference fuel on roads for an example 9 from Zion to 89 north. An help/suggestions will be Greatly appreciated. I hated to post but I think I've over read to plan and now am second guessing a lot of my decisions.
If you like hiking and petroglyphs then I would highly recommend Horseshoe Canyon on the US24. It is a few hours drive out of Moab, or do it from Hanksville side and it is closer. It is very very hot though so you have go be loaded up with water. People have been evacuated from here so be careful. It us one of the best things I have done. You need decent vehicle to get to trailhead. There are several sections with petroglyphs so check website so you don't miss any, best section at end. This is close to the area where the guy hot stuck in the canyon and cut his own arm off (127 hours).
https://www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/horseshoecanyon.htm
Dark Angel Trail, Delicate Arch, Fiery Furnace in Arches are must do, although definitely check out the website recommended by AStravelers.
Canyonlands:
White Rim Trail is awesome if you have 4x4, you can drive some of the loop as a day trip or camp for a few nights and do it all, you need to book campsites. Again this is another of the best things I have done, I loved the feeling of being alone. You can also cycle part of this or all of you have support vehicle.
Dead Horse State Park and Gooseneck view wonderful as is the anticline/needles overlook. There are soooo many things to do around Moab and whilst busy I think it might be easier to get away from the crowds although it should be quieter and cooler in April and may even have a bit of snow.
The La Sal mountains are nearby and good for some hiking and skiing if snow. Bears there I believe.
My OH stayed at Canyonlands RV resort opposite the brewery and says it was pretty good, depends on whether or not you want to be in town.
It is such an amazing area with lots and lots to do. Enjoy.