August 2, 2006
Got an early morning hike in Arches after the night in the parking lot quiet! It was cool enough to leave Curly in the RV. I could hear his barks echo off the canyon walls at 8 a.m. I drove the last six iles of the scenic drive and checked out the campground. I would love to stay there next time. Drove to Dead Horse Point State Park., well maintained and beautiful setting but no water. I rested, napped and read in my lounge chair until late afternoon. At this elevation, about 6000 there was a good breeze. Then drove the 2 miles to Dead Horse Point. The views are incredible. You stand on the edge of the Colorado Plateau. Took a short hike around the point, it is still hot. Had dinner and then hiked to Horn Point to catch the sunset. A couple of pictues of the views show the depth and range of the vistas. I wonder if “Island in the Sky” in Canyonlands tomorrow will rival it I bet it does, these National Parks are awesome, state parks too,