My family (two adults, a 6 year-old and a 3.5 year old) is driving out west from Michigan in mid-June for a few weeks.

We will be driving non-stop to La Plata NM to visit family for a few days followed by two weeks-ish of travel. We want a good sampling of what the region has to offer without rushing or pushing the kids beyond their ability/car ride limit. We'd are going to camp a little but haven't been with the kids before. I narrowed down the options into a somewhat cohesive itinerary. I would appreciate your input as far as your opinion of where we are going, how long we should be at each place, and other places you think we should (or shouldn't) go.

So, after four/five days in the La Plata New Mexico area, here's the tentative (and incomplete) plan

1. Three nights in Moab-staying near town at a condo with a pool-explore Arches and/or Canyonlands

a. Is there a particular hike that would be best for a young family?

2. Drive from MOAB to Dinosaur National Monument (camp?) and stay for (1 or 2 or more) night(s)

a. Is there someplace in between where we should go?

b. How many nights should we stay?

c. Is there a particular campsite or hike that would be best for a young family there?

3. Dinosaur NM to Glenwood Springs/Glenwood Caverns (2 nights?)

a. Is there someplace in between where we should go?

b. Is Glenwood Caverns a worthwhile destination?

i. if so, how long should we stay there?

4. Glenwood Springs to Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP (2-3 nights)

a. Is there someplace in between where we should go?

b. How many nights do you suggest staying?

c. Is there a particular campsite or hike that would be best for a young family?

5. CVG NP to Ouray (2 nights?)

a. Is there someplace in between where we should go?

b. Would you recommend Ouray as a destination?

i. If so, is a jeep tour a good idea with two little ones (if so, anyone in particular?)

c. How many nights do you suggest staying?

d. Is there a particular activity or hike that would be best for a young family?

From there I'm not sure what to do....we could drive back to La Plata and say with family and do the small gauge railroad from nearby Durango or travel more in New Mexico

Am l missing somewhere that we should camp (in UT/NM/CO)?

Should we see more of Colorado's towns/cities? Denver? Boulder?

Should we head south and hit more of New Mexico and head home through Oklahoma City and Amarillo or head east home through Colorado?

Any advice for stops between CO and MI on the way back?

Thanks again for your help.