We left Cedar Pocket campground in the Virgin River Gorge Arizona strip area. Drove North on I-15 to the State road 9 going to Hurricane. I mentioned to Jeanne and Joe that we will be traveling through Hillsdale and Colorado City, two towns bordering Arizona and Utah. Polygamy towns. Weird to see homes unfinished, looks like going on 30 years or more. Certain Mormon groups are pros at ripping off the government. They live on welfare and we, the taxpayers foot the bill for them. And they are conservative’s. Yes sir, they are republicans. Enough talk about weird folks.
Driving on was Fredonia, AZ. Stopped at a Sinclair gas station, circa 1930’s. Very cool old gas station. The kicker is that when you go inside the tiny store they have a refrigerator that has a really good selection of beers. Most importantly “Arrogant Bastard Ale”, which they have in stock. On to lunch at a neat little Mexican restaurant in Kanab, UT. Escobar’s is a neat little place that just puts out great food. Joe and Jeanne loved it as much as I. Drove up highway 89 (long valley). Great scenic drive. Got a little rain on the way. I hate rain for my little trailer. I have not coated the bottom of the trailer with Thompsons Water Seal yet. I have to replace two bottom panels at the rear of the trailer. Holy crap! I know, it is an old trailer, so it needs to be kept in shape. Like us all eh! Talked to Cindy and Bob, the restorers and they can do the work. Cool.
We drove on up to Red Canyon, on Hwy 12. Another great highway. I showed them the Red Canyon campground. It looked like it might be open. As we drove across the upper plateau of the Bryce Canyon area, it started to snow. Holy crap, I don’t want that. Got past that and headed on down to Tropic. The hill was bloody steep. I thought yikes, holy shit and all sorts or other stuff. I could just envision my trailer right next to me, flying down the hill, past me. Then all was fine once at the bottom.
Kodachrome Basin State Park is a Wow! A really neat place to camp as you can see. Only 27 sites. So it is best to reserve. We did, and were glad we did so. For the most part, the site’s are nicely separated. Showers are included with the fee. I met three other small trailer travelers. Their trailers were, a 1994 Bigfoot which looked to be about 16 or 17 feet, 1978 Boles about 13 feet, 2010 17 foot Casita. We all love our small trailers. Roger that! The nearest cell/internet service is in Tropic about 15 miles or so. That really sucks. But all in all a great place to camp.
View from Grand Parade trail.
Trailer made in Canada.
Jeanne, boogie and I took a walk of the Grande Parade trail. Beautiful hike. Rate is easy. About 2 miles if you include the nature walk, which is a must. But, the best hike in the park that you can walk to from your campsite is in my opinion is the Angle’s Palace trail. Wow!
My site
Wine Ahh, a nice evening get together.
