No Diving at Capitol Reef

 

Upon leaving Moab Utah we set our sights on Capitol Reef National Park.  We took State Route 24 from Interstate 70 with our destination of Torrey Utah which would be our new temporary home for a few days.

I was able to take a few pictures along the way to the park and then we took time in the park the next day.  Although it isn’t the kind of reef diving we enjoy in the ocean, it was an amazing journey through above ground reefs.  Izzy had fun exploring one area but we didn’t get much hiking in this time due to Steve’s foot.

Diversity on the drive to Capitol Reef

The Beginning of a Castle On the way to Capitol Reef

 

A Geologist's Dream Spot

A Touch of Color

Anybody for Rock Climbing?

Changing Colors

Everything in one place

Hurry up and take the picture I have to go chase something

They Lost Their Tan

Layers

Going Gray

No Steve You Can't Take Blue to School With You

What a Great Place to Explore

Petroglyphs at the Reef

Pyramid Temple

Stripes are in again!

The Capital Dome

The Castle

The Women Standing Guard

One Spot Multiple Changes

 

Since we had a few days in Torrey we did some exploring around the area.  What is amazing is how quickly the scenery changes in just a few miles.  The local ranchers have a great view no matter which direction they are looking.

From One Rancher's Place

The First School House in Torrey late 1800's

Cruising the country around Torrey

The View from the Road

 

Our last day at Torrey, we drove to Boulder Utah to check out the Anasazi Village State Park. This location is the site of an Ancestral Puebloan habitation that researchers believe was occupied between A.D. 1050 and 1175.  They have a museum as well which is very well done and offers quite a bit of history.

Steve and Izzy Posing

Anasazi Village Replica and Tory can even stand-up inside

 

Discovered at the Anasazi Village

 

I decided instead of cooking our last night we would go out to dinner at Café Diablo.  The restaurant is a unique southwestern affair and the menu was very interesting and inviting.  The food was wonderful and the presentation was a work of art.  Steve decided he needed pictures to show everybody but I am more inclined to believe he wants me to try and imitate it someday!

Café Diablo

The Spinach Mushroom Salad

Flank Steak

The Ribs!

While finishing our meal we engaged a couple (George and Marilyn) in a conversation. They spotted Steve’s NIFC hat and said they had a house in Kuna they purchased a few years ago as an investment.  We had a great time talking and learned they were on a 3,000 mile loop on a motorcycle. This was the first time Marilyn had been on a motorcycle but she was having a good time!  Their trip will end back at their home near San Francisco. We hope to stay connected as we continue on our adventure.

George and Marilyn

 

This last picture is the view we will be leaving from the Thousand Lakes RV Park.  We aren’t too worried as we were told the drive along State Route 12 to Bryce is one of the greatest scenic routes!!

In Torrey

The View from our place in Torrey