Arizona Eudaimonia! Amazing Drive From Montrose to Blanding

Dear Isaac, Maia and Virtual Wanderers,

The change of scenery from the mountains around my home in Montrose to the iconic Utah scenery is an amazing shift. I took my old county nurse route through the W End of Montrose County and through the La Sals. Desolate beauty.

We made a short stop in Bedrock, CO. But, our big adventure on a long drive with a late start was Newspaper Rock in Bears Ears National Monument. I took my late dog, Maizzy here on our first road trip 10 years ago.

It’s a super short walk from the 12 mile drive once you turn off the highway. If you drive further, you are at Canyonlands. It’s fun but I always wish the hike was a little longer. It’s a beautiful panel and a fun place to pose the dogs.

Got checked in at the hotel and went to dinner. I always take the girls in the car so that aren’t left unattended. They were hungry and the restaurant had a 30-40 minute wait. I ordered to go. I should have checked before I left because they didn’t put everything in. I was too tired and hungry, as were the girls, by the time I figured it out. What I had tasted good. Just still hungry.

As we were waiting for the to-go order, I walked the girls around the block. There were miscellaneous tuples blooming in the middle of the grasses and “weeds” – I wonder the story behind that.