Alex and Julie's Romps to Utah-part 7

Catching the I-70 west from Hwy 191.

2008-09-21T18:21:29Z

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Catching the I-70 west from Hwy 191.

Turn off from I-70 to Hwy 24.

2008-09-21T18:22:06Z

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Turn off from I-70 to Hwy 24.

Only 88 miles to go.

2008-09-21T18:30:37Z

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Only 88 miles to go.

This place looks familiar.

2008-09-21T18:31:11Z

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This place looks familiar.

travelingman2's photo

2008-09-07T06:40:33Z

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travelingman2's photo

2008-09-07T06:40:41Z

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Upper falls

2008-09-07T07:15:35Z

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Upper falls

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2008-09-07T07:15:35Z

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Fremont Waterfall

2008-09-07T07:49:43Z

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Fremont Waterfall

Same waterfall viewed from the pool area.

2008-10-11T05:56:28Z

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Same waterfall viewed from the pool area.

A stop and a short hike to Hickman Bridge.

2008-10-11T05:57:25Z

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A stop and a short hike to Hickman Bridge.

Fremount River in the background at the trailhead.

2008-10-11T05:59:17Z

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Fremount River in the background at the trailhead.

Up hill path.

2008-10-11T05:59:53Z

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Up hill path.

I was just looking at those large black rocks behind me.

2008-10-11T06:00:47Z

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I was just looking at those large black rocks behind me.

When on the trail sometimes one run across some strange people.

2008-10-11T06:01:34Z

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When on the trail sometimes one run across some strange people.

Almost at Hickman Bridge,a view from the trail that circles around the Bridge.

2008-10-11T06:02:56Z

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Almost at Hickman Bridge,a view from the trail that circles around the Bridge.

A nice photo spot on the trail.

2008-10-11T06:03:33Z

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A nice photo spot on the trail.

My Julie at Hickman Bridge.

2008-10-11T06:04:13Z

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My Julie at Hickman Bridge.

Hickman Bridge

2008-10-11T06:15:24Z

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Hickman Bridge

Headed back to the trail there is a spot where Hwy24 can be seen.

2008-10-11T06:15:24Z

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Headed back to the trail there is a spot where Hwy24 can be seen.

A photo of my wife Julie with a wonderful backdrop.

2008-10-11T06:17:00Z

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A photo of my wife Julie with a wonderful backdrop.

As we were leaving more people started showing up.

2008-10-11T06:17:58Z

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As we were leaving more people started showing up.

Capital Dome, I think they should rename it "Conehead Dome" for it reminds me of that movie.

2008-10-11T06:19:11Z

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Capital Dome, I think they should rename it "Conehead Dome" for it reminds me of that movie.

We are now back at the Wildcat Information Center,I was able toget this photo of a Hummingbird at the feeder.

2008-10-11T06:22:36Z

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We are now back at the Wildcat Information Center,I was able toget this photo of a Hummingbird at the feeder.

Its not often one see a Hummingbird at rest.

2008-10-11T06:23:14Z

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Its not often one see a Hummingbird at rest.

The Wildcat host helped us with showing us areas for backcounty camping(free).

2008-10-11T06:26:40Z

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The Wildcat host helped us with showing us areas for backcounty camping(free).

Walking back from checking the area out.

2008-10-11T06:27:13Z

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Walking back from checking the area out.

This is what I had seen on my litle walk.

2008-10-11T06:28:02Z

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This is what I had seen on my litle walk.

On our way out the next morning, I almost missed this Utah parrie dog.

2008-10-11T06:29:03Z

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On our way out the next morning, I almost missed this Utah parrie dog.

This lake area is one of the fee use area for camping in the Wildcat area off from Hwy12.

2008-10-11T06:32:29Z

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This lake area is one of the fee use area for camping in the Wildcat area off from Hwy12.

Still some snow on the ground.

2008-10-11T06:33:03Z

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Still some snow on the ground.

From Hwy12 we can see Grandstaircase area.

2008-10-11T06:33:55Z

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From Hwy12 we can see Grandstaircase area.

Hwy12 Hogsback west travel.

2008-10-11T06:34:36Z

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Hwy12 Hogsback west travel.

Hwy 12 Hogsback East to West

2008-10-11T06:14:04Z

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Hwy 12 Hogsback East to West

Calf Creek campground.

2008-10-11T06:36:44Z

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Calf Creek campground.

Don Curley ad told me about this backroad-Hell's Back Bone.

2008-10-11T06:37:36Z

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Don Curley ad told me about this backroad-Hell's Back Bone.

Wooden barn along the Hwy12 going thru one of the many small towns.

2008-10-11T06:39:49Z

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Wooden barn along the Hwy12 going thru one of the many small towns.

People who have seen these before know they are back in the Bryce area.

2008-10-11T06:42:12Z

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People who have seen these before know they are back in the Bryce area.

A detour trip inside Bryce NP.

2008-10-11T06:42:43Z

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A detour trip inside Bryce NP.

It didn't long to see the local wildlife!

2008-10-11T06:43:24Z

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It didn't long to see the local wildlife!

At one of thelookout visita, this raven was tring to sell me some shiny items, mine own hubcaps.

2008-10-11T06:44:58Z

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At one of thelookout visita, this raven was tring to sell me some shiny items, mine own hubcaps.

When we had made our first trip the Bryce we had walked a few of the trails, this time it was just a short visit.

2008-10-11T06:47:30Z

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When we had made our first trip the Bryce we had walked a few of the trails, this time it was just a short visit.

At the last visita I had talked the the guy on the bicycle. He is traveling to were we had came from.

2008-10-11T06:49:04Z

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At the last visita I had talked the the guy on the bicycle. He is traveling to were we had came from.

Honey, didn't you want to see Mossy Cave? my wife said. So back east bound to Mossy Cave, just a sort few miles away.

2008-10-11T06:51:42Z

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Honey, didn't you want to see Mossy Cave? my wife said. So back east bound to Mossy Cave, just a sort few miles away.

There's the parking area.

2008-10-11T06:52:11Z

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There's the parking area.

Plently of room for our rig,this is a popular place.

2008-10-11T06:52:52Z

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Plently of room for our rig,this is a popular place.

Trailhead sign.

2008-10-11T06:53:11Z

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Trailhead sign.

Flowers alng the trail.

2008-10-11T06:53:36Z

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Flowers alng the trail.

The wind kicked up for a brief time and this butterfly was hanging on.

2008-10-11T06:54:27Z

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The wind kicked up for a brief time and this butterfly was hanging on.

Bridge across creek.

2008-10-11T06:55:04Z

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Bridge across creek.

Information sign.

2008-10-11T06:55:27Z

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Information sign.

This creek runs year round.

2008-10-11T06:55:54Z

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This creek runs year round.

Waterfall along trail to Mossy Cave.

2008-10-11T06:56:25Z

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Waterfall along trail to Mossy Cave.

Which way to go?

2008-10-11T06:56:48Z

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Which way to go?

Mossy Trail Waterfall

2008-10-11T06:14:04Z

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Mossy Trail Waterfall

Mossy Cave

2008-10-11T07:16:09Z

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Mossy Cave

Walking back to the trailhead.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Walking back to the trailhead.

Back on the road again,sounds like a good title for a song.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Back on the road again,sounds like a good title for a song.

Intersection for Hwy89/12

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Intersection for Hwy89/12

Hwy89 going over the Virgin River.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Hwy89 going over the Virgin River.

The landscape never gets boring.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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The landscape never gets boring.

There was a lot of road construct and I didn't notice our turn off for Hwy9.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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There was a lot of road construct and I didn't notice our turn off for Hwy9.

We ended up in Kanab, here's were I fueled up and headback to Hwy9. I indeed had gotten off track a few miles.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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We ended up in Kanab, here's were I fueled up and headback to Hwy9. I indeed had gotten off track a few miles.

So this is where Coral Pink Sand Dunes is at.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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So this is where Coral Pink Sand Dunes is at.

I'm not going to miss the turn this time.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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I'm not going to miss the turn this time.

East entrance to Zion NP,buying the America the Beautiful Pass has paid foritself on this adventure.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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East entrance to Zion NP,buying the America the Beautiful Pass has paid foritself on this adventure.

Not too far to drive, still wonderful sights to see along the way.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Not too far to drive, still wonderful sights to see along the way.

Not much traffic this time around.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Not much traffic this time around.

Never a dull drive.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Never a dull drive.

Short Tunnel Zion NP

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Short Tunnel Zion NP

Waiting for our turn to drive the main tunnel, we're the lead dog this time.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Waiting for our turn to drive the main tunnel, we're the lead dog this time.

Zion Main Tunnel

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Zion Main Tunnel

Exiting the west end of the tunnel.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Exiting the west end of the tunnel.

Opposite traveling traffic, not as bad as our last trip thru the tunnel.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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Opposite traveling traffic, not as bad as our last trip thru the tunnel.

View from the road.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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View from the road.

This is the end of our trip, fore form here we jead home with a brief stop in St. George.

2008-10-11T07:22:43Z

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This is the end of our trip, fore form here we jead home with a brief stop in St. George.