Dead Horse Point SP

 

We arrived at Dead Horse Point state park in a driving snow storm.  Flakes looked like chicken feathers flying through the air.  I thought it was supposed to be Summer in Southern Utah!

It didn’t last long, and I was pleasantly surprised to find electrical hookups at the campground.  I thought it was dry camping.  Sure was easier heating the trailer with the heat strip rather than the furnace.

We did a short ride to out to the point and I shot a few pictures.  Kind of dark and rainy, but the scenery was still beautiful.

 

Not much can be added to express the beauty of this place.  Hoping for some sun and warm temps for tomorrow…….jc

Moab ??

 

We have reservations at Dead Horse Point state park for a couple of nights, so thought we would make a stop in Moab for laundry, groceries, pizza, and other assorted items.  Called one of the local RV parks and was lucky enough to grab the last spot available.  There were two Jeep rally’s and one bike rally in town for the week.  The park we were in was hosting a FMCA 4-wheelers rally.  Every site had a Jeep, ORV, or mountain bikes.  Some had all three.

As all we had was a worn out bicycle on the back of the Casita, we felt sort of “out of place”.  Matter of fact, while in town I priced a used 2013 rental at one of the bike shops.  Thought I might improve my standings in the community.  The cheapest one was $1795.00.  You can figure the rest of that story.

After laundry, we did a drive along the Lasal Loop, south of town.  Usually a beautiful drive, but with low clouds shielding everything there wasn’t much to see.  Still a little snow, and the aspens are just beginning to bud.

Met the Colorado River in Castle Valley and followed it back to Moab.

Stopped along the way at Red Cliffs Lodge.  They have a wonderful museum to the history of the Western film industry, and it’s free. 

Over 120 movies, along with hundreds of TV series, specials, and commercials, have been filmed in the area between Castle Valley and Monument Valley. 

 

Lots of interesting stuff.  There was also a winery next door which had free tastings.  Had to check that out, also.  From Moab, it’s on to Dead Horse……jc

Valley of the Gods

 

Our last morning in Sand Island CG, we made a drive through the Valley of the Gods. Similar to, and just North of Monument Valley, it is a twenty something mile drive through some fantastic landscapes. It’s all BLM land, and there is no fee to drive through it.

A wet start, but the road was in remarkably good shape. 

There were no markers to identify the many rock features, which leaves you to name them whatever you see.

Aunt Jemima.

Spanish galleon, or an ark.

A duck.

Egyptian princess.

And an eagle’s head.  Just like clouds, the image changes as you move past.

Lots of boondocking sites scattered all along the road.

With views such as this.

Wildflowers and cactus were beginning to bloom.

Just another remarkable area of Southeast Utah.

We finished the loop, drove back to the campground and hooked up the Casita.  Headed to Moab.  Had to stop for the token photo at Wilson arch just South of town.

More to come…….jc