Road Trip - Canyonlands to Capitol Reef

Yesterday evening we left Moab, UT with no campsite and expecting to sleep in the car. You can understand, then, how excited we were to run into Horsethief Campground only a few miles outside Canyonlands National Park. The campground was great, the tent pad was soft, and the sunset was beautiful. We were also happy to have a relatively wind-free night where we could take things out of the car, get organized, and re-pack her for the next couple days.

The night was so awesome that we were able to sleep without the tent sash under the stars, and, unfortunately, a nearly full moon that made it a bit bright. Anyway, it was a great night with an excellent fire to re-charge our batteries for today.

We got up early this morning and packed up camp to head into Canyonlands National Park. The park has three distinct regions, and 85% of the park is backcountry accessed by hiking or 4x4 vehicles, so it is not the best in a packed-down Honda Fit with only a day to burn. So, we did the next best thing and hit the viewpoints and short hikes. The park is beautiful and has some enormous views, but I wouldn't have to go again. 

Lacey and I at one of many great overlooks

Grand View Point

Upheaval Dome

 Mesa Arch

After leaving Canyonlands we made our way West through Green River, Hanksville, and on to Bicknell where we are staying at the Aquarius Inn. It is, hmmm, okay. The room is clean, but the shower is out of control. I've never seen such an abundance of water come out of every hole in a shower. You turn it on, pull the shower knob, and it starts busting water at you like crazy while still flowing uncontrollably from the bath spout. After a minute you are standing in shin-deep water. I shouldn't complain, though, because I am much cleaner than when I got here.

We had dinner at the Sunglow Cafe, which is apparently famous for it's pickle pie? We didn't venture that far, but otherwise it was a good meal. Tomorrow we meet Joey and Megan Wanzek at Capitol Reef for a couple nights. We are very excited to see some more friends!