Planning a magical family adventure to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Moab, Utah, but worried about the cost? We've got you covered! In this 3day itinerary, we'll show you how our family explored these breathtaking landscapes without breaking the bank, using points and miles!

Here's what you'll discover:
Epic Hikes & Sights: Witness iconic landmarks like Mesa Arch, Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, and more, with kidfriendly tips for each location.
Travel Hacks for Families: Learn how we saved on flights with the Southwest Companion Pass, scored a free hotel stay using Hyatt points, and secured a free rental car with the Capital One Venture X card.
Food Saving Tips How to keep your large family's food costs LOW.
Invaluable Tips & Tricks: Gain valuable insights from our experiences to plan your own unforgettable National Park escape!

Trip Plan:
Day 1
Land early and pickup the rental. Drive 4.5 hours down to Canyonlands.
Pick up food supplies either in Salt Lake City or in Moab, Utah.
Recommend Mesa Arch, Upheaval Dome and end your day at Grand View Point Outlook for Sunset
Grab a quick dinner; we chose an Italian restaurant called Antica Forma. Definitely $$ but very delicious.

TIP for Canyonlands We focused on the Island in the Sky region. There are other areas for Canyonlands but require an off road vehicle which our standard rental could not access.

Day 2
Enjoy FREE breakfast in Hyatt Place Moab
Drive to Arches National park entrance which is only a few minutes away from the Hyatt Place
Focus on visiting Delicate Arch which is a 3 hour RT hike
Bring LOTS of water and supplies to fuel your kids from the hike so they aren't always whining
Enjoy wolf ranch and it's history, the historic rock art and then ascend up the trail to Delicate Arch
Enjoy a picnic lunch up at Delicate Arch! Watch out for your children slipping on the rock surfaces!
After delicate arch, go to north and south window to hike a small trail there
Easy simple dinner at the hotel and let the kids rest with some screen time and early sleep

Day 3
Pack up and finish exploring Arches national park
Stop by Balance Rock on your way up to Landscape Arch trail head
There are many arches here to stop and look at. We stopped at Sand Dune Arch, Tunnel Arch and Pine Tree Arch before starting the hike to see Landscape Arch
After getting to Landscape arch you have the decision to continue up and see more. However, for small kids be careful of the slippery surface.
We chose to keep the youngest waiting with one parent and while the other three kept going to explore a bit
The drive back will be another 4.5 hours! So remember a toilet break before heading off on the drive.

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About: I’m Eric, a husband, and father of three boys. Let's be honest, kids are EXPENSIVE! I'm on a mission to create some laughs and share with families on how you can travel without breaking the bank. Our family uses the power of credit card points to travel at big discounts!

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