Thursday, October 15, 2015

Red Rock Hiatus

 

Unseasonably warm temperatures and wanting to avoid the family crowds over the 4 day Utah Education Association school break which begins today, we decided to move higher to the Manti La Sal National Forest between Monticello and Blanding, Utah. We found a pleasant spot at 7,400’ with plenty of room for everyone.

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Yesterday was Laurelee’s birthday so of course we celebrated with a hike. It was quite a change from scrambling on slick rock to wandering through the still colorful woods.

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We wondered if Jerry is still single, or still alive.

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It was a very nice change of pace.

Devil's Canyon Utah Boondock

A cold front  is heading our way this weekend and we’re not sure we care to stay on an already rutted dirt road with three days of predicted rain. Decisions, decisions….

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9 comments:

  1. Box Canyon Blog.comOctober 15, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Nice that we will be able to experience fall, and red rocks, for several months :)
    Box Canyon Mark

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  2. SherryOctober 15, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Gorgeous colors. Obviously you are Utah veterans to remember about that school holiday and get out of town. Don't think I like Jerry and his carving.

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  3. John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)October 15, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    I immediately thought of you folks when I saw it was Utah's Educational Weekend. Hope you aren't planning to head to Wild Horse Slot again:) Good that you got out of the way. Hope your weather doesn't get too cold and snowy!

    I do enjoy the reds in the fall colors. We need more maple trees in the west:)

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  4. lastrickOctober 16, 2015 at 4:08 AM

    Wonderful, colorful hike. We stayed in Blanding on our most recent trip...did not know about those woods. Here's our most recent trip's blog:
    http://travelpod.com/members/lastrick

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  5. Metamorphosis LisaOctober 16, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    We too went into the forest yesterday to escape the heat!

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  6. BarbaraOctober 16, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Gorgeous colors. Isn't it getting cold at night at that altitude? Or maybe I'm just thinking that because we came home early.

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  7. GaelynOctober 16, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Nice to get away from the crowds. Loved that Manti La Sal NF when we quickly drove through. Looking at rain here too.

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  8. TakeToTheHighwaydotcomOctober 16, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Such beautiful fall color! Judging from the pitter-patter of rain on my roof, you made the right decision. ;-)

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  9. Jodee GravelOctober 19, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Wonderful colors in your forest! Great you could find a spot to fit the gang, looks perfect. Bad Jerry.

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