That makes sense! As for starting the trip, we fly into LAX 2 days before our Day 1. A relative of ours is moving from Los Angeles to CT, so we're driving his car from L.A. to CT for him.

DH really wants to see Monument Valley, which is why I am trying to incorporate that one. What is along Highway 12 that you recommend? I can probably convince him of a better route.

Thank you so much for helping me!