Yeah, talked with a few locals about that very topic...long story but the sense that I got was the continued struggle between monument, tourist ideas vs. ranching, ole way of life...the battle...
The final installment...We headed back to civilization in the form of a town named Escalante. As we were leaving, the road crews were entering with massive earth moving equipment. The rains from the past week had done a number on the side roads and off-chutes that branch off the Hole in the...
We enjoyed the evening...A few beers...watching the lightning in the distance...and reviewing the past few days. Barb told us she was up for a rest day. Sam and I were going to explore some slots. The evening was magical...
The following day...we jumped into some slots. Sam informed me...
Dan,
Thanks for the positive feedback...Glad you enjoyed it! To answer your question...Here a few things that have worked for me. I know my route. Either I have hiked the canyon before, or I have researched the distance, hurdles along the way and what kind of time it should take me. I have...
Evert Ruess disappeared in Davis Gulch. Or at least his mules and supplies were found there...He was never seen again. The canyons that lead to Lake Foul off the Hole in the Rock Road are gorgeous. Simply...pure wild, untouched beauty! We hiked in...
This arch caught Sam's attention right...
The lady at the front desk of the visitor center said that the Hole in the Rock Road is closed...What? Our plans were immediately on limbo. Why?, I asked...She informed us that all the heavy rains had caused flash flooding and some of the dips in the road are now ragging rivers. Hmmmm...
Well...
So...We are driving up this canyon that I had been to before. I was a little concerned about flash flooding but not overly! We rounded the bend to get a look at an arch, when I noticed water was coming at us! I told Barb not to panic but follow me...
Barb doing her best not to be nervous at...
The day dawned bright and clear. We were a little tired but rallied to make Dave's final day of the trip fun! Off we went...sometimes you have to get the car dirty to find the goods:)
Dave airing up the tires for a little pounding pavement...
We were off to do some canyoneering. The...
Funny...Yeah, you missed a great trip. But, good news...the desert isn't going anywhere:) Always up for another one! Give you a shout when I get back from CO!
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