Utah has been on our "Ride List" for 3-4 years and it was worth the wait. What a beautiful state with all it's red rocks, pink sands, and darn nice people.
We stayed in Vegas the first night to ease the drive. And then visited with Mike and Tracey Carlow in St George, Utah. The guys golfed and then Mike made us a wonderful dinner, where we drank, ate and laughed til late. The area is so pretty, with rolling rocky hills, and the gorgeous red rock in the horizon. Their home is a block from this golf course ;)
The best golf cart ride ever!!! :)
Danny with his buddy, Mike Carlow, who treated us to this fabulous day.
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Tuesday afternoon we arrived in Kanab, Utah, our home for the week.
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| Kanab is known as Little Hollywood. Many western's filmed here. |
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| Cute picket fence house with wind chimes while we walked to lunch. |
Utah Ride #1
After checking into our room, we decided to hop on the Harley and just look around a bit...... Which lead us all the way to Lake Powell in Page, AZ. It's about a 4 hour drive, but we just couldn't stop ooohing and aaahing over the scenery. Besides, the sun doesn't set here until about 8:30pm.
This the Wahweap Bay The water is quite low so not many campers or boaters out today.
Danny found a lookout in Page of the Colorado River and the Glen Canyon Damn.
I was blown away!
Here is Marble Canyon lookout just behind the motels in Page off the 89.
It's an easy walk down the sand steps. You don't wanna miss this view.
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| Steps to the Marble Canyon Lookout |
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| That's a boat coming up the river. |
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| Marble Canyon Lookout |
Utah Ride #2
Wednesday: Heading to North Rim Grand Canyon on the 89S where you leave the Red Rocky mts for a bit of wide-open views.
Lots of wide open views through the Kaibab Indian Reservation & Fredonia area,
until you reach the Kaebab Forest of small Pines and Cottonwoods. Then it opens up to the most amazing view of the Vermillion Cliffs aka the Grand Staircase.
Small western places along the way take you back to an old western movie set.
Vermillion Cliffs
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| Lookout of the Grand Staircase |
Ended this day in Page were we found a great bar, ate some burgers with some bloodies. Then ended up riding home while the sun set.
It was a very full day with a peaceful end, even though we didn't see the North Rim.
Utah Ride #3
Today's plan is to go back to St George and visit the Harley dealership to get some t-shirts etc. Exploring the Zion National Park on the way up and back..... oh my goodness. It was hard to comprehend the heights of these rocky mts, and the fabulous colors of the rocks, and the small pines just growing out of the rocky soil. It was a truly incredible site.
Ride along with us ;)
Hwy 9, took us out to the cute town of Springdale where you can camp just outside the park. Then we headed into St George to find the Harley Dealership and get some lunch.
Our return trip included a side road that I read about on the Motorcycle Roads Forum. It was a nice change of pace and terrific views of the west side of Zion. Also, allowed us some room to get off the bike more and take some photos.
This is Kolob Terrace Rd. just north from Virgin, Utah. The paved section of the road ends by the Kolob reservoir and campground, which looked closed. Perhaps too early in the season.
Views of Zion from a distance are just as spectacular.
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We came back through Zion on our return trip to Kanab. Getting the reverse view of the park this time.
Taken near Springdale, Utah. We had the most clear blue skies, and the temps were 70-80*.
Perfect week to come here.
Utah Ride #4
Bryce Canyon here we come! The road to Bryce Canyon is large sweeping turns along the Virgin river with hot springs and pools of water throughout the canyon. Couldn't photograph them very well from the bike.
Lunch at Bryce Canyon Pines with a large group of organized bikers.
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| Bryce Canyon Tunnel |
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| Bryce Canyon, the Hoodoos |
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| Bryce Canyon |
We honestly thought we hadn't seen enough on this day and were tempted to keep on riding east, but came to our senses and headed back to Kanab. What a glorious trip this has been.
Our last red Utah sunset.
We chose the La Quinta Inn for our staging place. It was a great room, morning breakfast buffet with a large lobby and dinging area. The parking lot was roomy and great for our truck and trailer. It was a little off the main street, but the town didn't have alot of shopping that I was hoping for, but all in all it was a great location for us to get to all our rides easily.
We had some really good meals during our stay in Kanab: the area does cater to healthier choices, such as vegan, and even though they have full bars, they are only allowed to pour 1 oz of hard liquor per cocktail. But, we did find some good wine choices ;)
Wild Thyme Cafe was close to our motel so we ate here the first night. They had some great food. Most all guests are hikers, not bikers! haha
The PeekABoo Pizza place was a tasty vegan Pizza place. Didn't realize it was meatless.... but server mentioned it right away.
Rocking V Cafe was fun, delicious and located in an old historical building.
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Sego's was on the classy side and specialize is small sharable portions. Very good. |
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| Grilled Caesar |
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| Pork belly & watermelon |
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| steak bites with cauliflower |
*** since there's no helmet law in Utah, we got cleaned up and took the bike down the road to dinner and let the hair go wild.... relax it's like a block away.
Leaving Utah....can't stop taking pics.
Til next time....cheers.
