Sept 26 thru Sept 27, 2022 After good-byes to Bob and Ann we head to Flagstaff checking into Woody Mountain RV Park. Chores include laundry, van wash and peppermint spray – hoping peppermint spray really is the mouse deterrent google reports it to be.
Sept 22 thru Sept 26, 2022 We break camp early but still get to lodge too late for breakfast. Rick’s been hankering for a café breakfast. About 1 hour drive via FS 22 the 222 to Locust pint. We work hard for an adventure campsite right on the rim. Afternoon out and back bike ride…
Sept 20 thru Sept 21, 2022 With an empty Thetford and full water tanks we brave 16 miles on USFS roads to amazing boondocking at Saddle Mtn Trailhead. Van tires down to 50 psi make a world of difference on the rough road. Amazing camp right on the rim with tons of firewood. Rick runs…
Sept 21 thru Sept 22, 2022 Waking up to rain we decide to spend the rain travelling and move a short distance to DeMott CG to take advantage of trash, water and outhouse. Rick emptied the Thetford in an outhouse along the way – but we will fill the water before we leave here. 3…
Sept 18 thru Sept 20, 2022 Head to the North Rim CG with a stop for beer, groceries, tacos and mousetraps in Kanab, UT. Pleasant evening walk from our campsite along the rim to the Bright Angel Overlook on the Transept Trail. The next day we take a short drive to the Widforss TH. Beautiful…
Sept 14 thru Sept 18, 2022 Pulled out of Provo about 4pm. Grocery run and Rick got a new helmet then finally we get away from busy freeways. Pulled into Doctor Creek, Fish Lake National Forest, after dark. What the *** the gate was locked. We had reservations for 3 nights. Spent the night at…
Sept 12 thru Sept 14, 2022 Painless flight from Anchorage to Salt Lake City. We found Jake/Mr Rogers in good shape. No Mice KOW, Yea. (Spoiler alert – stay tuned on the mouse issue) She started right up. The cover was toast. Wish they lasted longer, but it’s nice not having to cart it around. …
April 26 to April 27, 2022 All good things come to an end and it’s time to wrap up this trip and head back home. Sorry to see the trip end, but also ready to be back home. Time for wrapping up chores. Laundry, washing the van, vacuuming etc.
April 24 to April 26, 2022 Drive back into Capital Reef and hike to Hickman Arch and then to the Rim Overlook. Very scenic 6 mile hike. On the road by 2 pm so we make it clear to Diamond Creek CG. After mixed messages we were glad to find it open. Plenty of sites,…
April 23 to April 24, 2022 Another early start – 8:30am!!! Formulated out days plan as we drove scenic hwy 12 over the Hog Back. We ended up hiking part way down the Old Boulder Mail Trail. Goal was to get to some slick rock. We succeeded after about 2 miles thru Pinon Juniper. Then…
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