It was an interesting drive today. We were a little late getting started. It was relatively short drive (215 miles) because it was too far to keep going go our next stop Ely, NV and nothing much else between our destination today, Richfield, UT and Ely. So, we finally got on the road around 10:00 am.
The first part of the trip was pretty boring – desolate high plains, no cows, no people, no water. Even the traffic was pretty light. The speed limit here is 80 mph and it was a little strange to see curve warning signs recommending you slow down to 75 mph.
After we got into Utah things changed
dramatically. We traveled up and down
and through magnificent rock formations and geological rock faces, terraces,
canyons and hills. Our elevation varied
from around 4,500 ft to over 7,500 ft and back.
Millions of years of geological history were on display.
A stop at a roadside viewing area had spectacular views of what
is called the San Rafael Reef. It is a
30-mile long barrier, a sandstone wall at the eastern edge of the San Rafael Swell. It is a very unique geological feature and
very impressive. It was also a major
engineering challenge when the interstate highway was built.
We arrived at our RV park in Richfield, UT about 3:00 pm.
Dinner again in the RV and early to bed.
Ely, NV tomorrow.
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