Shalane (the wife :O)
Sometimes, early on in a day, you just know it’s going to be a great day. This happened to us early yesterday. I had discovered a 7 mile gravel road that was going to save us about 20 miles of traveling over a paved one. We enjoy and are comfortable on gravel roads, so we seized the opportunity. The road was very well maintained and the views were incredible. I think my wife had snapped off 10 pictures before we made it to pavement. It's a shame that NONE of the pictures I post do justice to the views.We first stopped in the scenic little college town of Cedar City, Utah. We purchased some supplies, a rifle, and got our oil changed and fluids checked for our long trip across the country. By the time we had made camp, at around 6:30, my wife had taken a record 193 pictures! So much of the scenery was so beautiful that I practically held the camera out the window and just took constant shots. Mountain lakes, stunning views, red canyons, meadows covered in wildflowers and other unforgettable breathtaking views made this a day that will be hard to surpass in terms of raw beauty for the remainder of our journey.
We had decided to boondock at a place just a few miles east of Escalante, Utah. However, we arrived at the Visitor’s Center to register for our free camping spot just after they had closed. We went ahead and drove to the spot to see what it was like. It would have been sufficient for our needs, but lacking in taller trees, running water from a creek, etc.. Instead, we decided to go to a primitive campground another 10 miles up the road called Calf Creek. It costs $7, and was worth every penny. It was a prefect way to end a perfect day.
With the first day behind us now, we are excited about what day two will bring. We will, of course, keep you posted. Happy trails to everyone, and may they be as beautiful as the trails that we visited yesterday!
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