Well we stopped last night in the middle of nowhere, Utah. We were planning to drive to drive to Denver, maybe hit the big brewery, hang out in town.
Until we saw the sign for Arches National Park. Only 27 miles from the freeway. Kind of a no brainer for us, so away we went. Arches is a real marvel, with the way the land has been eroded by the wind and water. It's one of those places that is ever changing, so we figured one more time.
We have been here before with the kids, but we chose a hike that we hadn't done, out to Delicate Arch. The guide said it was a strenuous hike, but only a mile and a half, one way. Well it was strenuous, and the longest mile and a half hike I've ever been on. And the last quarter mile or so I was hugging the side of a mountain. No lie, three foot wide path, step off and you're gone. But I made it, and it is spectacular. Something anyone who likes rock formations and hiking should see. It was worth the hike.
The way back was mostly downhill, so much easier. But while I was coming down that mountain path, if I was bigger than you, you were going around. No questions and no exceptions. Only had to give the evil eye to a coupe of people.....
After our visit to Arches, it was off to Denver. But we got to traverse the Rocky Mountains first. Thanks to Interstate 70 it wasn't really too much of a problem driving for me. Thank you once again to President Eisenhower for the Interstate system!! On, and we did a little math---15 days, a little over 5100 miles. Easy to make time when the speed limit is 75 or 80.....Denver area tomorrow.....
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