Arrived yesterday afternoon. Two RV parks in this small town (store, gas station, Baptist and LDS church), we chose the newer of the two as has tons of room for the trailer. Owners are very friendly and accommodating. Surrounded with mountains and riding out of the park in any direction.
We were invited to ride with 3 other couples today. That is the great thing about RVers no one is a stranger. They live in Utah in the Provo area so are very familiar with the area. Was to be a short ride as one of the ladies is not as experienced. So 60 miles and 4 hours later we made the loop.
We are in a valley with alfalfa fields, sage brush and small juniper trees. Started into the mountain with rock walls on each side and a winding stream. The fall foliage is at different stages according to elevation. Lower has oak, maple, cottonwood which were beautiful. By the time we were at 10,000 feet, yes, I didn’t add too many 0’s, we were in aspen and fir. It was a great road actually for jeeps and pickups. Nothing too steep or rutted. We had snow at the summit and pretty muddy going.
I was so impressed with the aspen. They are great white sentinels along the road and meadows.
Gives you a feel of the terrain. We would have taken many more pictures, but didn’t want to hold the group up. Plenty of time to do that this week, when we are riding by ourselves. Have a feeling it will take a long time to make a ride as every corner there is a picture.
The group left to go to Bryce and ride for a few days, they kindly invited us to go, but as we had just gotten here, didn’t want to break camp so soon.
They may hook up with us at Moab as they are wanting to ride there and of course know the area well.
The weather is sunny and cool. Had to dig out the winter gear for riding - the higher the elevation the cooler the temp. Forgot sun screen today and both our faces are pretty red. Looks good for sun this week and then showers for the weekend. They tell us Moab is 10 degrees warmer.
The LDS steeples are prominent in all the little towns in the valley. Friday night we were hunting a place to stay and thought about pulling into their parking lot, then again NOT. Had planned on a Wal Mart in Tooele, but that was not to be. Very busy and no easy in and out so continued on down the path. The Garmin failed us told us to turn right and should have been left. Doesn’t sound like much, but when you are 66 feet long, you don’t turn around on a dime.
All in all and great trip with no mishaps. Thanks to all who have been praying for a safe trip. Prayers answered!
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