Oct 27, 2010 - Mexican Hat, Utah

We decided it was time to leave Moab as it was starting to get a lot colder and we are wimps. When I went out the door of the 5th wheel I found Buck on point. I didn't know Buck knew how to go on point. That's when I spotted a rabbit about 10 feet from him. The Rabbit didn't know what to do and Buck sure didn't either. That gave me time to go to the truck and get my camera and come back and take a picture of the rabbit. What I should have done was take a picture of Buck on point. As we got loaded up, I snapped a couple more pictures of the...

May 19, 2010 - Mexican Hat, UT

Wed, 19 May: Today's drive was from the Grand Canyon to Mexican Hat, UT. Mexican Hat is in the southeast corner of Utah, so it was an easy 200 or so mile drive. We entered Grand Canyon at the south entrance and drove through the park to the east entrance on AZ 64. We then took US 89 to routes 160 and 163. We stopped at Tuba City, AZ for fuel ($2.869/gal for diesel) and lunch. Our drive took us through remarkably beautiful desert and, US 163 took us through Monument Valley. It was a first for both of us and we were both in awe of the natural...

Oct 8, 2009 - Mexican Hat, Utah

10/8 – 10/13 Our next stop was Gooseneck State Park outside of Mexican Hat, Utah – a 136 mile drive from Moab (US191, US163, SR261, SR316). Our parking spot was at the edge of a cliff overlooking the San Juan River. What a gorgeous view! While in the area we: >toured Natural Bridges National Monument. Natural bridges and arches look the same, the only difference is the way they are formed. Natural bridges are formed by rivers, arches are formed by any type of erosion except rivers. We took the loop road at the monument which took us to...

Oct 1, 2009 - El Paso, Albuquerque, Four Corners, and Monument Valley

We have covered a lot of ground between Wednesday and Thursday. We have driven in five states – Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado – and have seen hundreds of miles of sand, red rock, and open space. It’s really amazing how undeveloped this part of the country is and that you can go thirty miles without seeing any sign of civilization. We left San Antonio on Wednesday morning and spent the whole day driving without much stopping. David knew to pick up sandwiches in a town called Kerrville even though it wasn’t much after...

Sep 4, 2009 - Day Ten - Southeast Utah

Hello all - from Southeast Utah!!! One of THE most beautiful places in the WORLD! After an incredible breakfast of REAL breakfast burritos and Navajo Indian Frye Bread - we headed out to do the loop around Valley of the Gods, Goosenecks State Park, Moki Dugway and Bluff. First stop was Goosenecks Canyon - Oh My! phenomenal! This is a spot where the San Juan River has cut switchbacks through the rocks for years and years and cut out a 1,500 feet deep canyon. We all bought some jewelry from the Navajo woman at the top - then headed out hwy...

Sep 3, 2009 - Day Nine - Mexican Hat, Utah

Hi all - Sorry to leave Flagstagff, room was great - so many cool places to ride to - but must continue on. Only 193 miles today to get to Mexican Hat Utah, so should be a short riding day, and relax and enjoy beautiful Southeast Utah. Yeah, right. As we were heading into Utah, we stopped by the side of the road for a little picture taking, and to remove our raingear - once again. As soon as we took off, Lynda's engine and battery light came on. Made it about ten miles, and lost power. In the middle of nowhere, of course. Luckily, she was...

Oct 5, 2008 - Grand Gulch, UT

So, back to the Grand Gulch once again. It is hard to believe that a year has gone by since I was here last, but the smell of sagebrush brings back memories as if it were yesterday. We have many returning volunteers this year, so arrival at the Kane Gulch Rangers Station felt a bit like a mini-reunion. We camped at the Ranger Station Saturday night before hiking into Grand Gulch via the Government trail on Sunday morning. We experienced our first casualty when our tent got blown off the top of the hill not long after we set it up- thanks...

Jun 10, 2008 - Mexican Hat, UTAH

After the Grand Canyon, we drove through monument valley and ended up in Mexican Hat, UTAH. There were only 4 camping spots and we were able to claim two of the four. We were fortunate to be able to camp at this spot. Besides the wind, it was perfect. The view was magnificent! As you can see from the pics, the sites were right on the edge of the cliff. We just spent one night here and it was time to depart ways the following day. I drove through Arches national park and off to Grand Junction, CO...

Apr 20, 2008 - Southeast Utah, Mexican Hat & Monument Valley

Hi All, These are the last of the pic's for our trip to Utah. Without doubt this was a trip thru some of most spectaculare scenery in the Western U.S. We would like to visit this area again with a four wheel drive to really explore the beaty that can only be reached with an off road vehicle. We are thinking about our next trip and will be letting you know where and when as soon as we figure it out. In the mean time we will probably be visiting our State Parks closer to home. Love to All, Jon & Betty + R&B

Oct 6, 2007 - Monument Valley

This day started with a heavy overcast so we did not rush to get going, but we did decide to go look around. We headed for Monument Valley which was about 25 miles north of Kayenta. We paid our entry after ensuring we could leave and come back in on this same day. We drove on to the visitor center where we took some pictures, looked around inside the center, and took some pictures. The wind was blowing and it was quite chilly. The wind was also whipping up the red dust and sand. We started down the dirt and rock road into the valley....

Sep 14, 2007 - Gooseneck State Park Utah

Wow, sure is time to try and catch up. Been a week since last posting and we have seen some great places. Gooseneck Park is a unique place. The San Jaun river travels some 6 miles, in lieu of a direct line of less than a mile. View is great. Part of this area is also a place called Cedar Mesa. Now the trick is to get there and still have a wife who will talk to you. We accomplished both, but not before 3 miles of dirt road hanging on the edge of cliff with more hairpin turns that a you could count. How was I to know Marilyn would be on the...

Aug 25, 2007 - Valley of the Gods

Along with Salmon Glacier these formations can do nothing but inspire. Moab has an altitude of about 5000 feet and I left passing formations that only 2 days I would have been capturing in earnest. That is a fact that you see so much that you just stop taking photos. Anyway, travelling south along a dead flat and straight highway a new world appeared very suddenly. At the top of the Moki Dugway pass you drop (literally if you are not careful) 1100 feet to the Valley of the Gods. A 17 mile dirt road (good gravel and air opportunity) winds...