Utah

If you want a gorgeous drive go through Utah. It just amazes me. I think it rivals the highway 1 drive thru Big Sur. These rock formations are just awe inspiring. We went I-15 to I-70 across the state in a day.

We stopped in Beaver for a bite. A bunch of high school kids were there. They were all so nice, shiny, clean, perfect. Even the guy with a mohawk exuded wholesome friendliness.

We pulled off at a view point and met a couple towing their stuff from LA (the valley somewhere) to a new life in Nebraska. On the road later I saw a CA plate with a Santa Cruz bumper sticker U-Hauling their stuff east through Colorado.

We went to Arches National Park and I inaugurated my Parks pass. (The Grand Canyon experience was not a National Parks area.)

It is overwhelming there. Such incredible views. Well worth the trip.

We pushed east and just into Colorado we stopped at Fruita for the night at a pizza at Pablo's. I tried 2 micro-brews. Shriner Blonde and Farmer's Friend. Both were good. Our hotel is next door to the Dinosaur Museum so we may do that in the morning.