Gallivanting around the continent is a game for the young.
Wow. Day 1 complete. I thought I'd never make it. But I am in a motel in Tonopah, NV. I did it.
Today's route included California State highway 120 from end to end. If you look in Google Maps and the Benton end of 120, you'll see a gas station. I used that gas station.
Today's max altitude was Tioga pass coming in at almost 10,000 feet. I discovered that I don't do well at altitudes like that and had to pull over a few times to recover. But the views are excellent. Coming upon the desert was like discovering art for the first time.
I can't wait to see what's next. This is a drastic departure from this morning. I was stressed to the point of tears over leaving. I think the drive through the desert helped a lot.
Tomorrow's goal: Southern Utah, somewhere in the vicinity of Zion National Park, where I'll spend a whole day. Expect a lot of pictures.
posted by cantorman @ 11:38 PM
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Wow, indeed. What an exhilarating way to spend a summer - especially for a guy like you!
I agree, the expansive and rugged vistas in Utah are truly breath taking...as you say, a piece of art. It would be great if you could hike a few crags...either at sunrise or sunset.
Keep having lots of fun!
The desert does that for me too. Sometimes you just have to leave and trust the drive and the desert to sort things out for you.
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