National Parks – Fenley's Footprints

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018

Eastern Utah – Canyonlands National Park

Camp Cookery

Every ten days or so I restock the fridge in the camper. Part of that process is cooking proteins that I buy in bulk, to be portioned out in salads and such over the days between grocery runs. Chicken and salmon are my goto selections, but occasionally I find a good buy on beef, pork or lamb.

This time I found a package of “London Broil”, a butcher’s marketing label which was applied to a nice top sirloin roast. Sliced thin it made for some fine steak salads. 🙂 As long as the Sportsman’s Grill is hot, I throw on some veggies to make the most of the coals.

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November 28, 2018

Eastern Utah – Professor Valley and Arches National Park

The first great tip I got from the proprietor at the Ballard RV Park was to try going through Professor Valley. Instead of going back West to Route 191 to reach Arches National Park, you continue to the East and take Route 128 South. It’s a narrow twisty road not good for RVs or big trucks, but that also makes it great for scenery. This “back door” to the park takes you along the Colorado River through Professor Valley, one of the most picturesque areas around. Best of all the road is rarely traveled by tourists except for at the southernmost end near Moab. Continue reading “Eastern Utah – Professor Valley and Arches National Park”

November 10, 2018July 26, 2021

Across the Desert – to Tonopah NV, then Delta UT

Man makes plans, God laughs

I’ve always enjoyed the beauty of Lake Tahoe, so I figured on spending the weekend on the California side. Departing from Vacaville, I passed through the college town of Davis. I was astounded by the thick packs of bicycle riders everywhere! It turns out that Davis California has the highest percentage of citizens that pedal to work of any town in America. Street scenes here, especially near UC Davis look like something from another country. Pretty neat.

When I arrived in the South Lake Tahoe area, it became apparent that I misjudged the availability of places to camp. October first was considered the end of the summer tourist season, so a large percentage of the public campgrounds were shut down for the winter. At the same time, there was an Octoberfest going on so the single road on the west shore was packed, and the private RV parks had no vacancy. Eventually I did find a state park that had one loop open for dry camping with no water, power or dump station. Better than a Walmart, but with my generator out of service only an overnight was possible. No Tahoe Time for me this trip! Continue reading “Across the Desert – to Tonopah NV, then Delta UT”