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
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At a rest stop along Hwy 64
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At a rest stop along Hwy 64
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At a rest stop along Hwy 64. He agreed to pose...
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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.
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Lone Rock, itself, jutting up from Lake Powell
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Another telephoto view from our campsite
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...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.
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Wiregrass Trail...who'd suspect a slot canyon here
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From a short hike down what became a slot canyon near Lone Rock
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Farther down in the slot canyon--too dangerous to continue beyond here
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Just outside the trailer door, a cactus flower:
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View from trailer stairs
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Not sure, but I think this guy was a visitor.
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Next post: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Stay well...
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