As I mentioned in earlier posts, getting a breathe of fresh air much less some elbow room can be a challenge during tourist season in National Parks. Utah National Parks are special because many offer backroad access that is inaccessible by tour buses. Capitol Reef is just one of the parks with Scenic Backways that […]
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Wonderful Wildlife of Western Utah

Having found our illusive friend Jim Brown, I return to my regularly scheduled post. In Moab, lizards scampered heads bobbing all around us but we rarely saw any other beasts wandering in the desert. We have been surprised by the abundant wildlife lured to western Utah by the crystal streams and lush forests. Our […]
Searching Willis Creek Slot Canyon for Jim Brown

I interrupt my next regularly scheduled post on Utah Wildlife for this important update regarding Jim Brown, world renowned full time RVer and Blogger. Where in Utah is Jim Brown? We filmed this video in Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument at the Willis Creek Slot Canyons. I exaggerated the trail length slightly. It […]
Welcome to Canyon, ooops, I mean Capitol Reef

Have you ever heard of Capitol Reef National Park? I certainly had not until my January search for a summer campsite between Moab and Maryvale, Utah led me here. The problem is that I cannot remember the correct name of this park. No matter how hard I try Capitol Reef are two words as elusive […]
Rainbow Terrace and Crystal Geyser

We sneak in one last ride with Leyman and crew before we leave Moab. On this ride, we re-visit Rainbow Terrace. Last year Storm struggled to get up onto the terrace due to a high wall climb where he needed more clearance to prevent severe Jeep underbody damage. You can replay the video of that […]
Another Round of Moab for Dean and Terrie Plus One

Toward the end of our stay in Moab, Dean and Terrie bring Phyllis out to visit us. Terrie is determined to show her sister a 4-wheelin’ good time in this wild red rock town. After a long week on the road, they spend a day preparing to unleash Terrie and Phyllis on the Moab trails. […]