Page Az to Idaho Falls, Id

We've been back on the road for a week now and have only made about

1,000 miles off of our 4,000 mile trip - but that is changing....

After leaving Deadhorse Ranch State Park after an overnight, we

traveled about 250 miles north to the Wahweep Campground in the

Lake Powell National Recreation Area.

Then after a night there, we moved another 2 hours north into Utah Red Rock Country

where we spent the last 5 nights.

This morning it was time to put the pedal to the medal, and get into "Trucker Mode" 
So we moved 465 miles north to Idaho Falls Idaho, where we are tonight
spending the night in a Walmart Parking lot.

The weather everywhere north of Arizona is cold and wet, followed by
more cold and wet.

But north of the border its much dryer and warmer....
So northward with haste we will flee.

Here is a map from the blog that shows our travels since we left Tucson.

(remember to click on the pictures to see a large size photo)

Arriving at Lake Powell NRA

Wahweep is a lovely campground with Full Hook up and dry campsites.

Over the years it is getting a bit pricy now but it still is a wonderful spot.

One View of the lake

A view of one of the camp roads

Our site - a FHU Pull Thru

The next morning we were back on the road headed North on US89 which is one of our

favorite roads.   The scenery on US 89 changes constantly.

US 89 in Az 

We arrived at Red Canyon National Forest Campground around noon and had our pick

of the sites.    It is dry camping at 7,200' and in the summer is a welcome cool

oaisis from the Arizona temps down lower.   This time of year, with a bunch of cold

fronts coming thru - it was downright cold at times.

The Red Rock scenery makes up for any inconveniences that the weather might dish out.

I selected our site as it had perfect sun for the solar panels, and a clear view of the

satellites so we had all the conforts.

We hung out here for 5  days to delay our arrival in Canada since this weekend is

Victoria day weekend - a long weekend which would have meant more crowds in

the campgrounds along the way.

Our view out the front window

A dry wash in the campground

As I said - we had a run of wet and cool weather, and even had a day of

snow flurries.

All was well inside of our cozy home where Kate snuggled under the beautiful blanket

that Vicki (remember her broken bones?) knitted for us.

Red Canyon is only about 20 miles from Bryce Canyon NP and Kodachrome SP

but we've been there many times so we did some exploring of lesser known areas.

One day we drove about 10 miles up a dirt road to see Tropic Reservoir.

Back at the bus - Gracie kept warm on Kates lap under the blanket.

This morning (Sunday) we got back on the road.

7hrs later we parked at Walmart in Idaho Falls, Id.

Tomorrow we'll overnight at an RV Park in Shelby Montana, just a few

miles from the border.   We'll drain tanks, do some laundry, fill the fresh water,

and cross into Canada.

Our plan is to be in Dawson Creek on Weds the 22nd and then the next day

start our ride up the Alaska Highway.

We'll probably spend a week or at Muncho Lake, and where else we'll see as we go.

When we get to Whitehorse in the Yukon, we'll decide if we want to go to Dawson

and take the Top of the World Highway to Alaska - or just stay on the Alcan and

instead spend a week or so at Congdon Creek Govt CG on Kluane Lake - which

is one of our favorites.

Decisions...  Decisions.

See you up the road.