Oct 21, 2008 - Rest Stop

I'd like to say something - anything - about this town, but there just isnt' much here, except 800 residents, a couple places to eat, and several motels.I'd like to say something - anything - about this town, but there just isnt' much here, except 800 residents, a couple places to eat, and several motels....

Oct 13, 2008 - The Grand Staircase

We headed out this morning along Utahs 'Scenic Byway 12' and quickly discovered that the snow that had been predicted for the Torrey area had indeed fallen - just not where we were staying. After traveling, slowly, through a short icy section we continued our drive to Escalante. ... After setting up we headed to Escalante Petrified Forest and were disappointed to find that this park didn't have much to offer. ... Not deterred, we headed back the way we came about 12 miles and pulled into Calf Creek Recreation Area.We headed out this morning along Utahs 'Scenic Byway 12' and quickly discovered that the snow that had been predicted for the Torrey area had indeed fallen - just not where we were staying. After traveling, slowly, through a short icy section we continued our drive to Escalante. ... After setting up we headed to Escalante Petrified Forest and were disappointed to find that this park didn't have much to offer. ... Not deterred, we headed back the way we came about 12 miles and pulled into Calf Creek Recreation Area....

Apr 29, 2008 - Calf Creek Falls Trail

4/29/08:Calf Creek BLM in Staircase Escalante We hiked the Calf Creek Falls trail and it was as advertised by our friend from the overlook. ... We gave him a ride to hole in the rock road so he could cap in one of the slot canyons of Staircase Escalante. ... He plans on being in Austin in around a month so if you see a guy carting around an 80lb.4/29/08:Calf Creek BLM in Staircase Escalante We hiked the Calf Creek Falls trail and it was as advertised by our friend from the overlook. ... We gave him a ride to hole in the rock road so he could cap in one of the slot canyons of Staircase Escalante. ... He plans on being in Austin in around a month so if you see a guy carting around an 80lb....

Apr 28, 2008 - Capitol Reef NP - Day 3.5 then to Calf Creek BLM

Capitol Reef NP – Day3 to Calf Creek Campground We intended to spend half a day at Capitol Reef then head to Bryce Canyon NP.Capitol Reef NP – Day3 to Calf Creek Campground We intended to spend half a day at Capitol Reef then head to Bryce Canyon NP....

Jul 8, 2006 - Cedar City to Escalante, UT

In order to stay on schedule and ensure we could get to a reachable town, Escalante, UT, we sagged to Panguitch, UT, about 25 miles into our planned route for the day. ... Exhausted, but proud, Elaine then joined us for a fast 20 mile downhill ride into Escalante. ... Our paceline was averaging 23-25 mph: our reward after a tough climb.In order to stay on schedule and ensure we could get to a reachable town, Escalante, UT, we sagged to Panguitch, UT, about 25 miles into our planned route for the day. ... Exhausted, but proud, Elaine then joined us for a fast 20 mile downhill ride into Escalante. ... Our paceline was averaging 23-25 mph: our reward after a tough climb....

Oct 9, 2005 - Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, Utah

Zion en Bryce National Park, Utah 9 oktober Na een ontspannen avondje in Kanab stonden er vandaag niet 1 maar 2 nationale parken op het programma. Die vonden we in het plaatsje Escalante bij 1 van de 2 plaatselijke motels. ... We hadden inmiddels ook alweer trek en de vrouw van het motel zei dat ze 2 huizen verderop lekkere pizza's maakten.Zion en Bryce National Park, Utah 9 oktober Na een ontspannen avondje in Kanab stonden er vandaag niet 1 maar 2 nationale parken op het programma. Die vonden we in het plaatsje Escalante bij 1 van de 2 plaatselijke motels. ... We hadden inmiddels ook alweer trek en de vrouw van het motel zei dat ze 2 huizen verderop lekkere pizza's maakten....