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07-22-2013, 06:25 AM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] No, not really. I guess I'm just one of those...
No, not really. I guess I'm just one of those guys that doesn't like to sit around at camp much. I like to be out exploring as much as I can.
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07-17-2013, 04:48 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] Here are some notes for those thinking about...
Here are some notes for those thinking about doing this trip:
1) Everyone was a great sport on this trip, especially the girls. I never heard a single complaint from the girls, they were a joy... -
07-17-2013, 04:47 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] In the morning we woke up to explore the lava...
In the morning we woke up to explore the lava tubes.
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07-17-2013, 04:47 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] After that we headed halfway home and soaked in...
After that we headed halfway home and soaked in the Meadow Hot Springs.
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07-17-2013, 04:46 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] From there we headed down to Bryce Canyon NP. ...
From there we headed down to Bryce Canyon NP.
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07-17-2013, 04:46 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] We took a few pics on the Hell's Backbone Bridge....
We took a few pics on the Hell's Backbone Bridge.
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07-17-2013, 04:45 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] The next morning we awoke to one of the livliest...
The next morning we awoke to one of the livliest sounds ever. The forest was bustling with animal life. We had woodpeckers, songbirds, ducks, and other water fowl. It was really neat to hear the...
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07-17-2013, 04:44 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] Then we headed to Boulder for lunch. We hit up...
Then we headed to Boulder for lunch. We hit up the Burr Trail Grill. I really wanted to eat at Hell's Backbone Grill because of its rave reviews, but they were closed. It turned out for the best...
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07-17-2013, 04:44 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] From there we headed to hike Calf Creek Falls. ...
From there we headed to hike Calf Creek Falls. Calf Creek isn't a difficult hike. It's very flat. However, this time of year it is difficult because of the heat. If you think you've got enough...
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07-17-2013, 04:43 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] From Escalante we headed south on Hole in the...
From Escalante we headed south on Hole in the Rock Rd. to hike peekaboo and spooky slot canyons. None of us had ever been there before and we were pleasantly surprised with how great the slots were....
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07-17-2013, 04:42 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] Apparently it was really windy that night. I...
Apparently it was really windy that night. I wouldn't know because I slept like a rock, but Kyle and Rosa didn't get much sleep at all.
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07-17-2013, 04:41 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] From there on out it was smooth sailing without...
From there on out it was smooth sailing without any more snow.
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07-17-2013, 04:40 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] Soon we found ourselves on the highest point of...
Soon we found ourselves on the highest point of Skyline Drive.
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07-17-2013, 04:39 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] Like I said, there wasn't any snow on the...
Like I said, there wasn't any snow on the roads...
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07-17-2013, 04:38 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] Our local friend who lives in Fairview assured us...
Our local friend who lives in Fairview assured us that all the snow was melted and the gates would be open. They weren't.
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07-17-2013, 04:37 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] Being on top of the ridgeline, there was a 360*...
Being on top of the ridgeline, there was a 360* panorama.
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07-17-2013, 04:35 PM
Thread: Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
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[Trip Report] Escalante via backroads 6.20.13
Escalante has been on my bucket list for some time now, so I decided to plan a trip down there to see what it's all about. Many thanks to everyone that providedso many helpful suggestions for this...
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