As mentioned on another page (see related articles), we stayed in Goblin Valley State Park for a night as we passed through Southern Utah. Alas, if we’d known the area was going to be so spectacular, we’d have allowed more time for it. We were on a time budget though, since my folks were due to arrive in Denver shortly, for us to meet and spend a few days with.

Goblin Valley State Park was one of the places in North America that was never going to be missed. After seeing it in a movie (Galaxy Quest), depicted as an alien planet, it was on the “must see” itinerary.

I highly recommend this state park as a wonderful place to explore. You really have to see the movie first, so that you can visualise the small blue aliens and the pig beast, in order that it gives the place a little context. If you go there without seeing the movie though, the natural splendour will still blow you away. An amazing place!

Categories: Travel, Odyssey 2001