Enjoying the weekend with wild horses?

How often do you have the chance to spend the weekend in a community with no electric lines running to it?  We did this weekend.  We had the opportunity to attend a Cold Creek, NV community potluck.  Great food, great people and great fun!

Wild horses near Cold Creek, NV

On our way to Cold Creek, which is located just a half hour from our site in Indian Springs, we passed by a few wild horses along the road.  It is nice to know that there are a few animals left in the United States untouched by human hands. 

Crystal clear Cold Creek

All of the houses there get their power from either solar panels or generators.  (Most homes use the solar panel option)  The friends that invited us have 12 solar panels connected to a pack of 24 batteries in their basement.   They have a wood stove which supplies both heat and a cooking surface during the winter months.  It really is an impressive operation.  He is 81 years old and his wife in 71, but they still act like they are in their 50's. 

No electric lines here in Cold Creek, NV

Cold Creek is quickly becoming one of our favorite places to stay.  He were able to test out our new "old" truck camper, and it preformed flawlessly.  (Ok, maybe the mattress could have been more comfortable but nevertheless it was a great time.  We will get a egg cartoon cushion and fix that!)    Get out and enjoy the outdoors this weekend!  Happy Trails everyone!

Saving the Best for Last- Deer Valley

I think that we have all heard the saying, “saving the best for the last.”  Yesterday’s campsite brought new meaning to that phrase.  The free camping spot appropriately named Deer Valley is located just to the east of Cedar City, Utah in a national forest.  Tall pines and aspen surround us next to a beautiful valley where deer come down to graze in the early dawn.  A perfect setting for our final camp in our journey back to Nevada. 

Deer Valley near Navajo Lake - East of Cedar City Utah

We left our last location early in the morning, because as soon as the sun was up, the temperature started a steady climb.  We did something that we had try to avoid as much as possible.  We took the interstate  highway (I-70) from our camp until just SW of Richfield, Utah.  I didn’t mind, because it does have some beautiful scenery, especially from Green River to a little town called Joseph.  From there we followed the scenic Servier River valley making our way back to Highway 14 located just east of  Cedar City.  For those of you that have been following our blog since we left a month ago, you may recognize this highway.  As we drove through the region 30 days ago, we didn’t have a chance to spend time here, so we decided that we would make it our final stop on our way back.  No regrets on that decision!

It have to admit that it was very cold this morning!  I could see my breath as I scurried around early this morning building a fire.  However, as I write this blog entry, the sun is doing its best to provide a little warmth.   It is very peaceful here, as all I can hear is the fire and a few birds chirping in the distance.  (I am unsure of the elevation here, but I would guess it to be above 9000 feet. (2700+ m)) 

Today, we are heading back to our 26 foot travel trailer near Pioche, NV.  After living in the back of the truck for such a long time, our trailer will seem huge!  It has been an incredible journey!  We will continue to write about the things that we have learned, including our top five campgrounds of the summer and how to make the perfect s‘more.  Happy Trails!