Calgary to Arizona: The Ultimate 10-Day Road Trip Recap!

From the snow-covered streets of Calgary to the alien landscapes of Moonscape Overlook and the glowing sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon, we spent 10 days pushing our limits to check off John’s birthday bucket list. I honestly didn't think I could sleep in the truck in the rest areas (did it twice) and it turned out to be more than OK. We had fun. We covered 5,796 Kilometers, crossed 4 states, and experienced everything from comfortable hotels to sleeping in rest areas, camping under the desert stars. 🌌

This journey took us through some of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest. Whether we were navigating the Shafer Trail switchbacks or camping in the "Blue Hour" at Monument Valley, every kilometer was an adventure.

The Stats: 📍 5,796 Kilometers Driven 🏕️ 5 Campsites | 🏨 2 Hotels | 🚗 2 Rest Areas ✨ Countless bucket list memories!


01:23 Day 1: Stop in Saint Helena Cathedral
01:56 Monida Pass (Crossing the border)
03:43 End of Day 1: Rested in Blackfoot Rest Area
08:20 Morning at Blackfoot Rest Area
11:04 Syracuse, UT: Walmart Supply Run
12:32 Day 2: Camping in Antelope Island State Park
14:58 Day 3: Off to Moonscape we go
17:30 Goblin Valley State Park (Mars on Earth)
18:51 Moonscape Overlook: First desert camping
20:53 Day 4: Heading to Moab
21:15 Plateau Viewpoint
27:02 Corona Arch Hike
28:01 End of Day 4
30:00 Day 5: Camping in Sand Flats
32:21 Fisher Towers
35:04 Arches National Park
38:05 Day 6: Off to Canyonlands
38:28 Island in the Sky (Willow Flats)
40:31 Shafer Trail Switchbacks (Don't look down!)
42:21 Mesa Arch
42:51 Day 7: Wilson Arch Stop
44:56 Monument Valley (The Indigo Sky)
46:28 Day 8: Antelope Canyon & Page, AZ
55:13 The Long Haul: Back to I-15
56:14 Day 9: Perry Rest Area
57:18 Day 10: Great Falls, MT
1:01:51 Home at Last (Back to the snow shovel!)

📽️ Deep Dives: Major Activity Videos
Want to see more of the action? Check out our detailed videos on these spots:

Antelope Island State Park:    • One Night on a Salty Island | Winter Campi...  

Goblin Valley State Park:    • Goblin Valley State Park - Dec 2025  

Moonscape Overlook:    • Overlanding in Moonscape Overlook   

Hiking Corona Arch:    • Corona Arch  

Hiking Fisher Towers:    • Fisher Towers -  A Journey Through 250 Mil...  

Shafer Trail Switchbacks:    • Shafer Trail in Canyonlands: The Switchbac...  

Sunrise at Mesa Arch:    • The Silence of the Sandstone: Morning at M...  

Hiking Delicate Arch:    • Delicate Arch: Another Bucketlist for John  

Monument Valley:    • A Silent Night in the Desert: Monument Val...  



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