I've edited this part of trip abit- Torrey looks like great camping as does rubys inn so may as well just use these 2 places as bases(less packing,etc.. more time to see and relax) 5 days should do this area justice i think
took out monument valley idea just go staight to natural bridge nm from mesa verde
also will just do 4 corners as a day trip from mesa verde if we go check out the casino if not it will be next time we come this way
mesa verde<blanding>natural bridge>torrey-camp in area at thousand lakes resort

sight see capital reef area as far as boulder-camp 2 nites in area

bryce canyon-camp rubys inn
sightsee area-escalante kodachrome park & bryce canyon np & zion np as day trips from rubys inn- camp 3 nites in area

rubys inn>panquitch>ely nv-stay nite

ely>wendover>montello>idaho falls>missoula-stay nite

missoula>home to bc
that is 14 nites and possibly have 2 more days if we need them so should be good. seeing lots of things but not toooo much driving... really want to get out and walk around the areas and experience them this time... not just drive bys.

has anybody done the mesa verde balcony house. it looks awesome... i have a fear of heights but would love to conquer them and climb those ladders. that would be an experience for sure. i have looked at places to camp that all have showers this will be a must, and pools as that would be an added luxury after a hot day.
any tips that i may be missing... i know i seem quite organized... but always welcome help and info from people that have been there done that! I like the structure of knowing where scenic sites are but my schedule is not written in stone at all, we will be flexable and go with the flow... the only way to enjoy a road trip.