We are in Capitol Reef National Park enjoying spectacular scenery and living our dream. Fruita, the national park campground, is full and really not our style, so we are staying just outside the park in a wonderful free national forest campground. Very rocky and rough terrain, really nothing here but plenty of space for a number of campers and amazing views, and that’s what makes it so sweet. There is a sort of nomadic, community feel to it which suits our style. Pulled in the first night, had time for a short hike around as there is a trail leading out of the campground, and then on Tuesday went on a great hike into the park up to Cassidy Arch. Amazing colors, formations, light, rocks. We’re thinking we’ll stay another night, enjoy the sights, maybe take a bike ride down “Scenic Drive”, like that.

It is such a treat when reality exceeds expectations. We thought we’d enjoy our trip, have a fine time on the road, but this is just so perfect. Quiet, amazing campsites, hiking, views, lots of photos, biking, and even squeezing in a little music now and then. However, winter is coming with very cold air moving in and we don’t want to be caught in it so we’ll be heading towards Nevada for the weekend.

Nice little Free National Campground outside of Torrey, Utah.

Cassidy Arch - named after Butch Cassidy the infamous bank robber who used this spot for a hideout.

Pat, the infamous musician, atop Cassidy Arch.

Taken from the ravine along the Cohab Canyon trail.

We made it!