Only 4 months to Moab...

[tom4bren]

We're supposed to get hammered again this weekend with snow but stop by ... y'all are always welcome. Bren hasta work all weekend so I'll just be hangin round the house trying to finish a few of my 1/2 done projects.

[tjh]

I want to go to Moab , It's beautiful ! I assume that I should reserve some lodging . Where should I begin my search ?

[Ldub]

I want to go to Moab , It's beautiful ! I assume that I should reserve some lodging . Where should I begin my search ?

Ummmmmm...Moab?...

Sorry, couldn't resist...

Either Red Rock Lodge iffin yer the roof over yer head type...http://red-rocklodge.com/

Or Portal campground iffin yer a more outdoorsy type...http://portalrvresort.com/

Are widely considered "ground zero" amongst the Moabites...

OK...maybe Portal isn't looking so good...

Looks to me as if they're switching over to accomidate the "deep pockets crowd" more than campers...
Anyone have any new news about Portal?

[VX KAT]

I want to go to Moab , It's beautiful ! I assume that I should reserve some lodging . Where should I begin my search ?

Many in the group stay at the Red Rock Lodge (http://www.red-rocklodge.com/), some camp or RV at various RV parks (Portal is one), and a few stay at other local hotels. When they refer to the "the stoop" they're referring to the area in front of the room doors at the Red Rock Lodge where we tend to gather & "socialize" in the evening. Go to the Moab picture gallery and you'll see many pics from it.

[Triathlete]

Portal is still the same as it was last year. They still have the same tent spots and the group area. The upscale area is the area where the cabins and open field used to be. I am sure there will be a lot of Zu'ies pitchin tents...myself included.

[VX KAT]

Ya know all those pics on the Portal website were there last year, and threw me off. That must be completely on the other side than where we were, none of that was even visible to us from the RV spot we had, the tent area or the group meeting area....it's like two different parks, although the part we were in was OK and being close to the big group area was good.

[Ldub]

Portal is still the same as it was last year. They still have the same tent spots and the group area. The upscale area is the area where the cabins and open field used to be. I am sure there will be a lot of Zu'ies pitchin tents...myself included.

Ya know all those pics on the Portal website were there last year, and threw me off. That must be completely on the other side than where we were, none of that was even visible to us from the RV spot we had, the tent area or the group meeting area....it's like two different parks, although the part we were in was OK and being close to the big group area was good.

Good to know, thanks for setting me straight on that....

[BigSwede]

Seem unlikely that Portal sold a lot of lots in the last year...I'm guessing they still have the group tenting sites as before.

[crotchrocket]

i REALLY want to go to moab this year. All you guys have been awesome and it would be great to meet those going and joint the holiday.

Claire obvoiusly isnt into VX's as much as me but would be MORE than happy off roading through the kind of scenery i've drooled over from the previouse Moab trips. She also wants to see things like the grand canyon (not a million miles away i believe?? ) and have a proper holiday too.

What else is 'near' Moab?? not that the treip wouldn't be enought but some negotiating points would be helpfull when getting claire to agree that our holiday this year should be with you guys!!

Also, this really would depend on someone giving us shotgun for the trip ( and poss a drive ) as i dont think a hire car would be up to it!!!

[VX KAT]

Oh my. Moab is right next to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, two of the most beautiful natural rock formation areas in the world. They are like within 20 miles from each park. Don't know if she's into the nature stuff but it's spectacular. Also, the Grand Canyon is about 7 hrs from Moab (383 miles, 616 km), which is awesome. Google those parks and you'll see the iconic picture of the rock arch that is always used to symbolize that areas formations.

Remember I'm always looking for a relief driver so you can have some seat time in my VX if ya want....you and Claire can take it alone and I'll ride with hubby...now there's a novel concept, eh?

[tom4bren]

Plan for 2011. Fly into Dulles Airport (Washington DC). I'll pick you up & we'll RV cross country. Bren wants to see Grand Canyon too (& maybe Mt Rushmore).

Edit: Hey KAT - look who types too slow now

SEE

[VX KAT]

Edit: Hey KAT - look who types too slow now

heck, I even edited it twice...what are ya doing, work or somethin'?

[tom4bren]

KAT,

Edits don't count. As soon as you submit the first copy, the posts stay in order.

Work ... silly girl ... I'm a Gov't employee

My daughter called for help with her taxes just as I started typing my response.

[Triathlete]

You should not have any problems finding an open seat. Also near by is Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircasd, Painted Desert, and the Petrified Forest.

[BigSwede]

Tom, you going to reserve the group campsite again at Portal?