Go West: Lakeside Layover

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward #51 of my 2023 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Utah Lake State Park, Provo, UT Trash Collected: 0.34 pounds The morning broke bright and sunny again. While it had gotten chilly overnight, I'd slept soundly. which wasn't surprising after the previous day's events. A whole day lay ahead of … Continue reading Go West: Lakeside Layover

Go West: Challenges and Road Angels

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward Trail/Park: Utah Lake State Park, Provo, UT Donuts and Warning Lights While I was grateful to have found my way to Rawlins, WY for the previous night, I was happy to leave my campsite on the side of the highway as soon as I woke in the morning. … Continue reading Go West: Challenges and Road Angels

Go West: Ruts and Redirection

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward Trail/Park: Glendo State Park, Glendo, WY and Seminoe State Park, Sinclair, WY Across Wyoming The morning sky filled with the pre-dawn light as I pushed myself to once again rise from the cozy cocoon of my camper. Coffee and breakfast were in order before I would continue my … Continue reading Go West: Ruts and Redirection

Go West: Lakes and Ponderosa

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward #51 of my 2023 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Thunder Basin National Grassland; Two Moon Loop, Glendo State Park, Glendo, WY Sublime Sunrise The morning sunrise was everything I expected and more. I woke early as the pre-dawn light began to fill the sky. While I was certain now … Continue reading Go West: Lakes and Ponderosa

Go West: Backroad Surprises

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward Trail/Park: Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Monument and Thunder Basin National Grasslands Morning Breaks I woke to a thick layer of frost coating both the inside and outside of the camper windows despite leaving a window cracked and running the heater intermittently overnight. I hadn't been cold. … Continue reading Go West: Backroad Surprises