Kolob Canyon Zion NP, Red Rock Canyon & Bryce Canyon NP

We had a marathon day sightseeing! We left about 11am & returned at 9pm. We first toured Kolob Canyon which is at the north end of Zion (NP) National Park. From there we went through a state park, Red Rock Canyon on our way to Bryce NP. It was a 250 mile day, we returned home the same way we first went as there are limited roads around here, lots of mountains ya know. We saw LOTS of rocks, many of them red. When we went through Red Rock Canyon we were up in the snow, the temperature was down to 31 and returning home through Red Rock in the evening it snowed on us. Judy got to make a small snowman. We saw on animal, an antelope who paid no attention to us.

Hurricane, UT Clayton & Pat arrive

The wind died down some Thursday so we packed up and pulled out at 9am. It was still a pretty windy day but we arrived at St George RV Park in Hurricane, UT at 1pm. This isn't the newest of parks or very level or roomy but it is pretty tucked in the mountains. That's Dave peeking at us from under his HH, they arrived an hour or two after us. On Friday we drove into Hurricane so Judy could go to Curves and we got to check the area out. On the other side of the hill behind us is Quail Lake which we had to pass coming into the park and going to Hurricane. It's a local recreation area. I have been impressed with the beauty of this area. It has snow capped peaks, multicolored mountains, brown desert, green grassy valleys, green trees, cows, horses and water. Utah has impressed me in 2 days.

Late Friday afternoon Clayton & Pat arrived and set up home next to us. We (including Trish, Dave & Bill) all had a great time during happy hour while Clayton was setting up. Judy made supper and we played cards with Clayton & Pat until it was bedtime. Life is good.

Still in Pahrump...too windy to travel

We were leaving Tuesday but the winds were really acting up so we stayed in Pahrump two more nights, tomorrow we'll head for Hurricane, UT. I've been doing some minor maintenance while Judy has been going to Curves and exercising in the pool with Trish. I've also been doing lots of nothing. Patches has been spending some time outside & she really enjoys it. We have been going out to eat and enjoying lots of visiting with Dave & Trish. As you can see many of the cactus are blooming, these are in the RV park main driveway. This evening Dave & I went to a Chamber of Commerce meeting at Sheri's Ranch Brothel, really. There was a young police officer killed in a domestic violence shooting at Terrible's Casino (the shooter was also killed) Monday & there was a fund raising event sponsored by the Chamber held in the ladies living room. One of the more enjoyable meetings Dave & I have attended. The young ladies were working during the fund raiser.

Preferred RV Park & Terribles

Yesterday we moved 3 miles to another CG called Preferred. The way our CG membership works we had to be out of Western Horizons parks for one week before we can go into another Western Horizons park. This is fine because Preferred is ROD, meaning we pay zero per night. It's located in Pahrump behind Terribles Casino which is on the mail drag. Today, Friday, we met Ray & Barb who are in town on their way to Zion National Park. It's nice seeing them, they will be in town 3 nights. The last time we saw them was a few weeks ago in Mesa, AZ. Dave was with us and we all went to lunch at Wulfy's because Judy really likes their home made tater chips. After that we went into the casino to lose a few bucks and check the place out. We had a visitor again this afternoon, a quail with a funny thing hanging in front of his face.

Sheri's Ranch for lunch

The weather has changed, the high today didn't hit 60 and it's been very windy. We all (Dave & Trish along with her brother Bill plus us) decided to go out for lunch this afternoon at a local sports bar. We went to Sheri's Ranch Brothel, really. We were told they have a good burger at the bordello. It was interesting, the ladies came and went in the bar having a drink and a smoke & just cruising around and finding a few customers. Their outfits were very small and interesting. One fellow came in pulling his luggage....I'll bet he'll be leaving with a smile but a LOT less money. After lunch we got a tour by one of the "employees". Her tattoos were much larger than what she was wearing. The hot tub room, the bubble bath room, the S&M room, Budweiser room, etc were $500 for the room only. We all found it quite interesting.....and expensive. Too bad I couldn't get any inside pictures!

The Return to Death Valley

On Sunday Judy went to church with Trish & Bill. We went out for pizza in the late afternoon. We also found MaryLou & Sam's property on the outskirts of Pahrump plus we checked out a couple other campgrounds. Today, Tuesday, we returned to Death Valley and did the southern part. We visited the Devil's Golf Course, Artists Pallet, & Badwater which is 280 some feet below sea level. If you look closely in the picture of the mountain side (or double click on it to enlarge) you'll see a sign showing sea level. I have no further interest is returning to Death Valley, anytime.

Death Valley

We spent Friday with Trish and her brother Bill on a marathon sightseeing trip to Death Valley. Trish summed up Nevada real well.....God gave Nevada gambling because there's nothing else here. It was a 250 mile and 9 hour trip. There's only 2 pictures of Death Valley (California) because there's nothing else there. The temp topped out at 97. We also stopped at a ghost city, Rhyolite, to see the bottle house & a wacky artists place. In 1903 they discocered rhyolite in the mountains and said it was lighter than air, people could float. Remember, this was in CA. I am convinced that between the 1960's drugs the artist did and the desert sun his noodle is burned out, really. We also toured Scotty's Castle in Death Valley. In the 1930's this eccentric showman and con artist convinced some easterners he discovered gold so they invested in his "gold mine" and he spent the $$$ building a castle. The main investor figured out it was a sham but liked Scotty & his tales and used the castle as a vacation home. It was in CA so you understand they are wacky, the land of fruit and nuts.