Lone Rock, Utah

May 6-12, 2013

Grand Canyon was fun, but fairly crowded--unless you went very early. However, Leah was still a bit dizzy, and we thought perhaps relocating to Lone Rock, Utah--2000 feet lower--might lessen the dizziness. As well, Lone Rock is one of our all-time favorite places to spend time, so we drove the 200 or so miles along Highways 64, 160 and 89. And we found that first leg of the route--along Hwy 64--is one of the most scenic routes we've ever driven.

Along Hwy 64:

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At a rest stop along Hwy 64

At a rest stop along Hwy 64

At a rest stop along Hwy 64

At a rest stop along Hwy 64.  He agreed to pose...

When we arrived in Page, the closest town to Lone Rock, Leah visited the Urgent Care clinic there to have her dizziness assessed. Ended up staying in Emerg. for 5 hours of testing and doctor interviews before being released with prescriptions. The next week or so, she had to take it easy, but that wasn't such a hardship since the location was so beautiful: right on Lake Powell with unobstructed 180 degree views the lake bordered by red rock cliffs that changed color as the sun set.

Lone Rock, itself, jutting up from Lake Powell

Another telephoto view from our campsite

...from our campsite

We stayed about a week at Lone Rock, hovering pretty close to the trailer, with a few short walks and a short hike in a nearby slot canyon for me.

Wiregrass Trail...who'd suspect a slot canyon here

From a short hike down what became a slot canyon near Lone Rock

Farther down in the slot canyon--too dangerous to continue beyond here

 Just outside the trailer door, a cactus flower:

View from trailer stairs

Not sure, but I think this guy was a visitor.

 Next post: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Stay well...