on to BRYCE NP

Friday. Phillip and I took an early morning walk along the Fremont River on our way to get cinnamon rolls from the little store in this campground.  The store wasn't open yet so we explored the grounds.  We saw some mule deer and  Marmots in the barn and around the barn.  We headed out at about 9:30. I left a little early and ran down the highway and Phil picked me up after he got the camper hooked up. We took scenic hwy 12 to Bryce which was very different from what we have been seeing - lots of trees. We stopped at little shop and bought a Native American flute from a local craftsman. Later on the drive we stopped at the visitor center or information center for forest service on Hwy 12.  The last time we stopped here, the host was cooking beans and cornbread and this time the hosts had jelly and biscuits. The host was a couple from Florida. That informed us that we can camp anywhere on forest service land...not just designated campsites. There are some easy to get to spots on a creek nearby and you can park right next to the water (remember this for next trip). 

We have not had a signal for cell phones for some time.  As we got into Boulder I noticed that they had cell service, so we stopped and made some calls.  Outside of Boulder - about ten miles I think - we hit the razorback....straight down on either side! I remember this drive from last time ...very scarey. 

Friday night we stayed at a big campground (commercial, not park) going into Bryce. We had a spot with electricity, water, etc. and good showers. We are having some problems keeping our batteries charged so we needed a place with electricity so we could charge them. We parked the trailer and then drove into the canyon. We drove to rainbow point and then hiked up to inspiration point...tough hike up!  Dinner tonight is scrambled eggs and green chili sauce in the Wanderlust.