Jeeping Capital of the World
We finally exit from I-70, heading towards Moab on Utah State Route 128.
Of course, since we were no longer in Colorado, I had to load the GPS unit with Utah topographic
maps. We pulled off along the Colorado River, fired up the laptop and updated the GPS.
Upload complete...on to Moab.
Our home away from home, four blocks off the main drag. The "historic" Apache Motel, "Where John Wayne Stayed", was probably one of the first motels to spring up in Moab. It wasn't a bad place to stay...we'd stay here again in a heartbeat. It was clean, comfortable and slightly retro, as the room decor was lifted out of the '70's. It also had a slightly odd aroma, not a bad smell, just slightly...odd. In any event, it's the place to stay when you're in Moab, as long as you aren't too picky about style.
Remember, when in Moab, "It's where John Wayne Stayed."
Our first four wheeling adventure was an easy trek out to the Gemini Bridges.
The Gemini Bridges differ from an arch in that they have water flowing underneath.
The view from the top of the bridge, looking into Bull Canyon.
Looking out over the Land Behind the Rocks and the LaSal Mountians.
I assess the situation.
After careful consideration, I move to another rock...over there.
The view beneath the Gemini Bridges.
Nearby lightning and the threat of rain sent us scurrying back to Moab...
standing out on slickrock in a thunderstorm isn't too bright.
Rock formations bathed in the light of the setting sun along the Colorado River.
It had gotten cloudy, with large thunderheads boiling up back towards Grand Junction.
Finally! It wasn't perfect, but it was better than any other shot of this formation that I've taken.
Improvements are being made every day in Moab, as a new bridge is taking shape over the Colorado.
I had a good burger and a decent beer at Eddie McStiff's
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