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Utah Trip Part 1

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Working for an airline and you tell everyone that you are going on vacation, the first question is, "Where you flying to?"  When you tell them that you are not fly but driving, the next question is why.  We this requires me to respond in two different way.  One, I was going to Moab, Utah.  The closest airport that a major airline flies into is Grand Junction. The flight is about 2 hours long, I would have to get to the airport an hour an half early, then rent a car and drive to Moab for 4 hours. And then there is no guarantee that I would get on the flight to Grand Junction.  To drive there, it is about 9 to 10 hours. San Francisco Peaks, about 20 miles from Flagstaff, AZ The second is I would miss a lot of great sites on the the way.  The drive from the valley is always a great drive.  Always look for the San Francisco Peaks to see if there is any snow on top.  Was not disappointed this time, because of the storm we had that Monday before.  Flagstaff is the gateway