Touring SW Utah September 6-11, 2012

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South-West Utah is an amazing display of geologic wonders. Depending on the rock mineral content, the effects of erosion and weathering results in rock formations that are very varied in color, shape and texture.
We also used this trip to test out a new camping style. We have been camping for 40 years, evolving from tent camping, to a pickup truck pop-up camper to now trying out a 17' expandable trailer with all the comforts of home including a flush bathroom, shower, heater and air, microwave, lights and a generator to power it all.


We started in Denver and drove I70 to Green River State park in Utah. Then headed west and south to Kodachrome Basin State Park. Finally, we went further south to the north rim of the Grand Canyon.
Kodachrome Basin
Sixty-seven monolithic stone spires called sedimentary pipes accentuate multi-hued sandstone layers revealing 180 million years of geologic time. The color and beauty found here prompted a 1948 National Geographic Society expedition to name the area Kodachrome after the popular color film.


We camped in the valley area below the towering ridge. There were many incredible hikes in the area that took you to high vantage points.

north rim Grand Canyon
The north rim is more isolated, harder to get to and gets MANY less visitors than the south rim. The drives and view points were just as grand.



There is a beautiful old lodge with rooms and cabins to rent . We had a great dinner at the restaurant.
There are unique squirrels in the area, the Kaibab squirrel with a white tail. This squirrel is only found along the north rim, nowhere else in the world.



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