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Canyonlands Nat’l Park ~ The Needles District

Post author:Cagefree
Post published:April 23, 2014
Post category:Canyonlands National Park National Parks and Monuments Our Travels Utah

Today we are off to the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park from our base camp in Monticello, UT. We don’t have nearly enough time to spend here. Hopefully we will have a chance to return someday.

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Between Bluff, Utah and Monument Valley

Post author:Cagefree
Post published:April 19, 2014
Post category:Our Travels Utah Valley of the Gods

Photo of Twin Rocks Cafe and the Bluffs above — Here’s a perspective of how tall the Twin rocks are compared to the restaurant below

San Juan River and the Bluffs from the Air — San Juan River and the Bluffs along Comb Wash from the Air

Sandstone mountains above Bluff, UT — The Sandstone formations above Bluff are around 300 feet high.

Bluff Utah lies in the shadow of the Twin Rocks, two massive sandstone towers or turrets. It’s a very small town (population about 320) but rich in pioneer history. The elevation is 4320’ so it was suitable for farming for the early settlers. At first glance, Bluff appears to be small and uninteresting little town. If you take the time to drive through the 2 main historic streets you will see many restored stone houses from the 1880’s. Antique wagons and tools can be seen adorning some of these very old but nicely restored homes.

We strolled up to the Cow Canyon Trading Post and in the window were rows and rows of old typewriters. Too bad they weren’t open, but honestly I don’t think the doors have been open for many years.

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Owachomo Natural Bridge

Natural Bridges National Monument

Post author:Cagefree
Post published:April 18, 2014
Post category:National Parks and Monuments Our Travels Utah

This National Monument is about 42 miles west of Blanding Utah. We made two trips from Blanding, one day across hwy 95 and down 261, Then the reverse trip another day. There is so much more to see on that loop from Blanding it takes several days and that’s staying on the pavement. The jeep roads are unlimited. It seems, the longer you stay in one area, the more you find to explore. Locals give you tips, other rver’s blogs can guide you as well. We spent two nights in Blanding and the rest of our week was spent just outside the historic town of Bluff, UT. There are many BLM camping areas along 95 including Butler Wash and Comb Wash. Comb Wash is a 4×4 road that runs all they way to Bluff. (connecting Highway 95 to 191) The boondock camping is off 95 to the north. There are ruins, petroglyphs and beautiful cliffs and colors on the mesas all along this road to Natural Bridges Monument.

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BRYCE CANYON National Park

Post author:Cagefree
Post published:April 28, 2012
Post category:Our Travels Utah

This was a beautiful park. We had good weather and plenty of time to explore the trails on foot and on horseback. We stayed just outside the park at RUBY's…