We packed up at Watchman Campground in less than 20 minutes and hit the road early anxious to beat the intense heat that was forecasted.
Our Valley of Fire State Park cruise brings our Tour de N’Utah to an end and sets us up for our 50th state in 2024: Oregon
Valley of Fire was Nevada’s first state park, dedicated on Easter Sunday in 1934 and boasts 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone with unique rock formations. It’s believed that nearly 11,000 years ago this part of Nevada was home to early man as evidenced by petroglyphs and artifacts.
Much later as part of Roosevelt’s Civilization Conservation Corps (CCC), cabins were built and remnants can still be visited today.
Whether hiking, biking or traveling by car the views from Golden, CO, through Bryce Canyon, Grand Staircase Escalante, Zion National Park, Scenic Byway 12 in Utah and Red Rock Canyon are indescribable. Utah most certainly has moved up the list as one of our favorite outdoor destinations.
After Nevada we head back to Utah and then after much anticipated proper showers, a resupply and Mass at Christ the King in Cedar City, we are headed home.
So long friends and thanks so much for the follow!
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Keep Calm and Pedal On 
AFTER ALL THIS…..an additional 220 mile ride – You Rock!
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These rides were easy. The next one not so much with over 21,000 feet of climb over rugged mountain passes. Will be off the grid for next week. It’s going to be beautiful tho! We will be sure to get lots of pics! And we are taking our bear spray just in case Yogi is looking for a snack before taking his winter nap. 😂
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The ride and scenery were fabulous! We are leaving 9/23 for Stockbridge and (very gentle) hikes in the Berkshires! Will take pictures to share after you are back. Just finished five great, close games of PB! Fun!
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Yay for PB! I’m going to need a LOT of practice when I get back 🤣 Have so much fun in the Berkshires!
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Hard to beat southern Utah. Love these pics.
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Getting caught up. You are in all the places I hang out. We came out of GCNP this morning. Perfect 5 days below rim. Light rain part of Thursday. The heat did not affect us but just learned a guy died 3 miles up from us. Sad. I’ll plan your route when you are ready. Happy ridding!!
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Great news on another finish!!
Looking forward to hearing more about it. So sad about the man who died. That’s awful. 😢
We are about an hour from Gunnison and will start the 220 mile loop early tomorrow. Asking for prayers for a safe journey. Thanks in advance, Garry!
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Always praying for you two. I was in Montrose and Ouray last week. We just didn’t coordinate. I should have five new posts up by tomorrow.
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