Hopefully it actually happens. Canyonlands is close-ish to Moab Utah; it is divided into 3 distinct "districts" by the Colorado River and Green River (can you see the districts in the picture?). The 3 districts are: the Island in the Sky, the Maze, and the Needles. We always go to the Needles.Canyonlands is one of my favorite places in this whole world. I imagine most of you don't understand my obsession with Southern Utah. Well, it can hardly be explained without being experienced, but I'll try my best. The rocks are redish-orange. The whole land seems brighter because of this. Giant canyons and cliffs dominate the landscape, casting contrasting shadows every which way. It feels like a different planet. Large arches can be found hiding around bends, and rocks take strange shapes and colors. And always you can feel the spirits of the natives who lived there thousands of years ago, especially when you gaze at the pictographs they have etched into the canyon walls. In these remote canyons the air is light, but the silence heavy. I would be scared of wandering into this area alone for fear of being crushed by the silence and solitude that can be found there.
As beautiful as the landscape is, the thing that makes the area special for me is the experiences I get to have with my family. One of my favorite things in the world is sharing the beauty of nature with those close to me. The red rock seems to bind friendships and build relationships like nothing else I've experienced. It's kind of inexplicable how it works. Teamwork and camaraderie are at their maximum strength when we seperate ourselves from the responsibilities of life's demands and immerse ourselves in nature. 
My favorite place within Canyonlands is a place called Chesler Park. The slickrock road that leads there begins about 2 hours from the nearest city, and the area itself can only be accessed after intense 4-wheeling over this rocky road for about 3 hours. Though access is difficult, the beauty is worth it. Giant red and white sandstone spires raise a hundred feet into the air like lighthouses, and surrounding the bases are mazes of canyons and cracks which can be explored without end.
The first time I visited Canyonlands was when I was in my mom's womb. No wonder it's such a big part of me, haha. Below is a picture of me and my brothers at Chesler Par
k last year. I'm stoked that I get to continue travelling there often, even after 18 years. Though I hope to travel abroad in my adulthood, Canyonlands will always be my home base.
k last year. I'm stoked that I get to continue travelling there often, even after 18 years. Though I hope to travel abroad in my adulthood, Canyonlands will always be my home base.