Capitol Reef & Goblin Valley

We have been so busy this summer trying to get our house ready to sell, that we didn't have time or money to do a big vacation. But we decided to get away for a few days at least. We hiked and picked fruit in Capitol Reef and played in Goblin Valley. It was a great little getaway. It was far enough away to feel like we went somewhere, but not so far that we were driving forever. The motel had a pool, and we ate out. Those seem to be the only two criteria for our kids to think of it as vacation, so it was a hit.