Sometimes I accidentally leave flat Mindy in the car… So this post is more for all of you who don't have Facebook that I am trying to convince to come to the Utah desert or at least let me bring your children!

Flat Mindy and I thought this sign was interesting - do you think it's for two different people or are the sheriff and attorney one and the same?!

The parks and rec bus is pretty exciting! 

About a quarter mile into the hike there is a railroad crossing.

I want to ride the train that comes through this canyon!

Since I left Flat Mindy in the car in my rush to get on the trail before it got too dark, I had to rely on selfies.

Just a little help where the trail gets narrow.

The cairns are strategically placed since the trail isn't obvious on the rocky surface.  And in case you miss this one...

There are plenty more behind it to make sure you don't get lost!

You don't have to hike in the parks to find amazing rock formations!  This is about a mile in.

More safety precautions on the trail!

A ladder for your convenience.

Corona Arch.  The trail goes through the arch, but this is my evidence to any concerned parents that I do make good choices hiking and stuck to my set turnaround time based on daylight.

Obligatory cheesy photo with an arch.  Again, since Flat Mindy wasn't there to take it, I had to rely on a selfie...

Sunset on the hike out.

Moab has amazing sushi - who knew???

Seriously, I did mean to take Flat Mindy on my adventures.  And I still wanted to post because I forgot how amazing the Utah desert is and I know most of the family has not spent time in Moab.  I kept thinking how fun it would be to take nieces and nephews on hikes there and to get gelato on Main Street, so figured I would shamelessly plug it as a future destination for anyone considering coming to Utah.  Or you come as far as Draper or Springville and I will take your kids the rest of the way!  With Flat or Actual Mindy!!