Edward Abbey Bliss

Two very happy campers doing what we love to do!

Double arch magic

Monolithic structures of sandstone dominated the landscape!

For over a week, we were able to explore the red rock country in and around Moab, Utah including: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Monument, and Dead Horse Point State Park. We were fortunate that MJ and Chris were also able to accompany us on our adventures for part of that time, making those two days even more special and fun.

Tapestry rock art w/ curator MJ

Water's Amazing Handiwork

Natural bridges in White Canyon

When we left Mesa Verde, after 50 degree weather, we were hoping for warmer weather and our wish was definitely granted! For the next two weeks the weather hovered in the mid to high 90's.  Change is good! Yesl we were able to dry out...

The Green Table

We're back!  Finally, decent, reliable internet service!

Mesa Verde (or Green Table) provided us ample opportunity to explore and view remains of 700 years of Ancestral Puebloan culture.

Cliff Palace from overlook

We're in Heaven!

On Friday, May 9th, we snagged the "perfect" campsite in the Capitol Reef (Utah) Fruita campground and we ended up staying there for eight idyllic days! We hiked and explored daily and then in the afternoon, we would return to the lovely "green" garden where we camped.

Camping in a beautiful park of fruit and Cottonwood trees

Red rock contrasted against green trees, water and shade

An historic Mormon farm in the canyon

Deer rested here lazily in the late afternoon shade of the apricot trees

Fire and Ice

We're back! We've been having such a wonderful time, but since there hasn't been a reliable internet signal for Verizon (here in Southeastern Utah) while we were exploring Zion, Bryce, the Escalante Staircase and Capitol Reef, we've been unable to update our blog until now.

Nearly two weeks ago (Monday, May 5th -Thursday, May 8th), we visited Zion and Bryce National Parks - two of the original and most popular of Utah's red rock wonders.

Huge red sandstone monoliths of Zion towered over the Cottonwoods

View from the Zion Emerald Pools "walk" over the canyon

Valley of Fire

Valley of Fire at sunset

Our new favorite park in Nevada is the Valley of Fire which is located near Las Vegas, just outside of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

The Joy of Simple Accomplishments!

Yes; finally success!  We now have an "official CA" license plate for our Casita and we registered her at the smallest DMV office in CA - in Needles - a two-person office with no lines (it took about 30 minutes total) and we actually walked away holding the plate.  It's amazing what can be accomplished with the right people helping out.

We're now legal for CA