Hello Everyone,
My wife and I are planning a week long loop from Albuquerque starting 2/14 and arriving back on 2/22. We are traveling with 2 toddlers so we're trying to pack in a lot of sights that are relatively close by each other to minimize their discontent. My thoughts right now are to drive west from Abq along I40 to Flagstaff with a quick stop at Petrified Forest NP on the way. Then stay overnight in Flagstaff before heading north to Zion and Bryce Canyon area. I'm thinking stay a night in Springdale for Zion and then 2 nights in Bryce. We've been to Zion before but not Bryce, hence spending more time there. Then head east toward Arches/Canyonlands NP and stay in Moab for 2 nights. Lastly, head south back toward ABQ with a pit stop at 4 corners. Does this sound doable and does Flagstaff to Zion in one day seem feasible given we will stop a few times at the very least? Our only other time in this area was in late spring so weather was not a factor whatsoever but I'm concerned it could be since it will be winter this time around. Thanks in advance for your feedback and advice! Happy road tripping :)
Chuck