{"id":6078,"date":"2013-09-16T20:04:42","date_gmt":"2013-09-17T00:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/?p=6078"},"modified":"2013-09-18T20:27:57","modified_gmt":"2013-09-19T00:27:57","slug":"brian-head-to-moab-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/?p=6078","title":{"rendered":"Brian Head to Moab, Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monday, September 16, 2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Today we planned a long driving day in order to reach Moab, Utah before dark. \u00a0We checked out of the hotel in Brian Head and drove eastward. \u00a0It was a pleasant drive through part of the Dixie National Forest. \u00a0Since it was early, we decided to stop in Panguitch for breakfast. \u00a0We cruised down Main Street and found the Flying M Coffee Shop. \u00a0The pick-up trucks parked out back were a sign that this would be a good place for a hearty breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_97691.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6080\" title=\"DSC_9769\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_97691.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"245\" \/><\/a>The Flying M Coffee Shop<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9765.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6081\" title=\"DSC_9765\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9765.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a>Interior of the Flying M<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Well fortified with strong coffee, we continued on Route 89 through Panguitch to &#8220;Highway 12 &#8211; A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway.&#8221; \u00a0It was a choice between the faster interstate or the slower scenic road. \u00a0Fortunately, we made the right choice because Highway 12 was a winner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9788.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6082\" title=\"DSC_9788\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9788.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a>Highway 12 Through Red Canyon<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9826.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6084\" title=\"DSC_9826\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9826.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a>Huge Rock Formation<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9844.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6085\" title=\"DSC_9844\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9844.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"245\" \/><\/a>Across the Valley<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9871.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6086\" title=\"DSC_9871\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9871.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a>On the Way to Kodachrome State Park<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9890.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6087\" title=\"DSC_9890\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9890.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a>Arch in the Rocks<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9892.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6088\" title=\"DSC_9892\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9892.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"248\" \/><\/a>Sand Stone Dunes<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9911.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6089\" title=\"DSC_9911\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9911.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a>Tree at the Lookout at Kodachrome Basin State Park<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9925.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6090\" title=\"DSC_9925\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9925.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"234\" \/><\/a>Cattle Crossing the Road<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9928.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6091\" title=\"DSC_9928\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9928.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"254\" \/><\/a>Cowboy Chasing Calf<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9931.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6092\" title=\"DSC_9931\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9931.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" \/><\/a>Lassoing the Calf<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9932.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6093\" title=\"DSC_9932\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9932.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a>Throwing the Rope<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9948.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6096\" title=\"DSC_9948\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9948.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"264\" \/><\/a>S-Curve<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9969.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6098\" title=\"DSC_9969\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9969.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"255\" \/><\/a>Capitol Reef National Park<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9972.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6099\" title=\"DSC_9972\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9972.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a>Unbelievable Scenery<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9980.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6101\" title=\"DSC_9980\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9980.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"264\" \/><\/a>Hoodoo<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9990.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6102\" title=\"DSC_9990\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9990.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a>Moonscape<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9992.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6103\" title=\"DSC_9992\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9992.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a>Still Going<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9997.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6104\" title=\"DSC_9997\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_9997.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a>Rock Formations<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0005.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6105\" title=\"DSC_0005\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a>Far From the Middle of Nowhere<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0036.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6106\" title=\"DSC_0036\" src=\"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0036.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"247\" \/><\/a>Approaching Moab, Utah<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monday, September 16, 2013 Today we planned a long driving day in order to reach Moab, Utah before dark. \u00a0We checked out of the hotel in Brian Head and drove eastward. \u00a0It was a pleasant drive through part of the Dixie National Forest. \u00a0Since it was early, we decided to stop in Panguitch for breakfast. 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