We saw lava interspersed with diverse forest of pines and deciduous trees that was the most beautiful we've seen. (I've since done some research and discovered that the road we went on is among the top 10 in USA for autumn colour.)
We saw deer, and deer hunters in forest just outside the park.
We saw a huge amphitheatre of eroded red and pink sandstone, from a lookout over 10 000 feet above sea level. That was a total surprise.
We then drove down Highway 14 to Cedar City on a road that dropped dramatically in height in the short distance, delayed by road works because a land slide closed the road earlier this year, stunned by the beauty of the mountains on both sides.
I want to go back and do it all again, more slowly, in the autumn.
Sunset View Overlook, Cedar Breaks NM. The photo really doesn't show how huge this view was. It must be spectacular at sunset - it was showering when we were there. |
We had to follow a self-propelled cherry picker down the highway - that was a first! |
If you camp out for a couple of months, eat more burgers you'll be there in the Fall.
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