South Utah

[simimike]

First and foremost I have to apologize for the lack of photos. I just bought a new Nikon camera and planned on posting some pics. I packed the camper being sure not to forget the camera. What I did forget was the battery and charger.

Day one, After a long slog through the Mojave I arrived in Utah. After a restful night at a rest stop north of Cedar City I left I15 and took Hwy 12. On the map it's listed as a "Scenic Highway" this is a under statement. This is one of the most beautiful drives I've ever been on. I highly recommend this drive. At some points I was driving at 10 MPH do to the spectacular views. My fellow motorist where not amused.

At lunch time I stopped at the Burr Trail Gill. As luck would have it they not only have good food and micro brews but WIFI as well. The parking lot turned into a mini FWC rally with tree campers including mine. With a belly full of good food and beer it's on to Capitol Reef and Hanks ville.
Once again I'm sorry about the lack of photos.
Reporting live from Southern Utah.

Mike

 

[Barko1]

Hwy 12 sure is great, hope you are taking the Burr Trail and the switchbacks. Cedar Mesa on the Notam/Bullfrog road is a nice remote campsite.

 

[SunMan]

What a tease.

Have fun out there Mike. You be in some beautiful country. Lucky dog!

 

[camelracer]

Mike,

That's a great route. I came back from Silverton last year via that road. Utah has some amazing scenery.

A suggestion - When you get to Hanksville hang a left on hwy 24 and go up to Goblin Valley State Park. The formations there are like nothing you've ever seen before.

Dick

 

[kcowyo]

Have fun Mike!

You can pick up a wi-fi signal by the Whispering Sands motel in Hanksville. I also really like the drive through Cathedral Valley, in the north section of Capitol Reef NP. So much to see in S. Utah...

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[Freelheeler]

hey, how's the couch working out?? and glad you survived the 24 hour grand traverse of YNP!! funny thing i was showing some friends the route to the burr trail just yesterday they've never been to s utah and have no idea what they're getting into.. hope to get out in the camper in a few weeks this acl surgery has laid me up a bit, getting plenty of tv time...

 

[simimike]

With a little help from DD and Stew I figured out how to work the camera. What does this button do?