tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post5733569822638761205..comments2024-02-20T04:46:57.226-08:00Comments on Metamorphosis Road: Wrapping Up a Fantastic Week in Escalante, UTMetamorphosis Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-65066176419567017782014-05-05T18:30:34.340-07:002014-05-05T18:30:34.340-07:00Your poor truck! I can not believe you've bee...Your poor truck! I can not believe you've been hit again. We really enjoyed our time in Escalante. We were there in October and it was cold! Hoses has to come in every night. Thanks for writing it all up.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-52618041093279780792014-05-05T14:06:32.831-07:002014-05-05T14:06:32.831-07:00Spring Canyon is beautiful!! It was one of those ...Spring Canyon is beautiful!! It was one of those where the rock kept changing and so I kept saying, "Just a little further." Thank goodness we had plans and finally had to head back, which gave us a totally different view, because the walk back is slightly uphill in sand!! We didn't realize this heading in so we we were quite tired when we came out. I can't wait to see what you find in Capital Reef!!! Have a wonderful time!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-88531902445148743452014-05-05T08:05:43.295-07:002014-05-05T08:05:43.295-07:00:-) I know what you're thinking...and no, we w...:-) I know what you're thinking...and no, we weren't!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-30488934236705653832014-05-05T08:03:52.043-07:002014-05-05T08:03:52.043-07:00I too love water and was surprised how many water ...I too love water and was surprised how many water sources there were around here!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-3096800722121231572014-05-05T08:02:12.974-07:002014-05-05T08:02:12.974-07:00Yep, find the thickest bags you can. I got this id...Yep, find the thickest bags you can. I got this idea from Pam of Oh the Places They Go.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-27426857166466068522014-05-05T08:01:31.239-07:002014-05-05T08:01:31.239-07:00I just reread your posts. We too are staying at Th...I just reread your posts. We too are staying at Thousand Lakes. We had the same photo of the granary at the Escalante River! That meal at Hells Backbone Cafe sure looked good! When we drove the road from Boulder to Torrey in 2007 we saw lots of elk too, I hope we see some today. We've had recommendations for Sheets Gulch and Spring Canyon, they look like great hikes. <br /><br />We were happy to find that hiking in wet shoes was not a problem. I'd say we walked a couple of miles with wet shoes/socks with no issues. Perhaps the thick black trash bags would have held up better...I was really surprised to get holes when walking in sand. The white bags we had seem to hold up really well to pokey trash items, but not so well to grit!<br /><br />Gosh, we love this part of the state! We could easily fill three months in South and East Utah!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-86930769395538773172014-05-05T07:48:14.744-07:002014-05-05T07:48:14.744-07:00I can't believe your truck got hit again! Unbe...I can't believe your truck got hit again! Unbelievable! Of course you know what we're wondering now....ha ha!!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-39543698795338736962014-05-05T07:16:37.548-07:002014-05-05T07:16:37.548-07:00We were in Capital Reef this time last year and it...We were in Capital Reef this time last year and it was perfect. Our friends that turned us on to fulltime RVing are from here. We had a wonderful time. Do check our blog on the Sheets Gulch. It was so beautiful and the climb over the chock stones was a trip (this is where I used John's head getting down as we came out). The walk back to slot (much larger than ones you just did) is about 3/4 mile through sand. We almost turned around. We were the only ones there the entire time. You can go about 4-5 miles back. Here is the address:<br />http://ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/golden-throne-and-sheets-canyon-hikes-capitol-reef-np/<br /><br />This is also the area in our blog where we were in Torrey. We most definitely need to return for a longer visit. You can check some of the other hikes. There was an arch we really wanted to see but it was closed because of a rock slide.<br /><br />Loved following your visit to Escalante. I have pinned all these trails. You certainly saw a ton of water. Sorry the trash bags didn't hold up. We'll have to make sure we get tougher trash bags. I love the handles!! Did you get blisters from hiking in the wet shoes? Did you change socks? I was carrying an extra pair of socks just in case I got wet.<br /><br />So sorry to see the truck damage. Luckily, it is minor as far as driving it. <br /><br />Thanks for taking us this unfamiliar place. We are very excited to hike the area.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-67543089272549658302014-05-04T18:05:53.680-07:002014-05-04T18:05:53.680-07:00I can certainly see why you say you will be back f...I can certainly see why you say you will be back for a longer stay. The hiking looks amazing. I am partial to the beautiful waterfall though. I am always most drawn to water sources. I don't see myself squeezing through sandstone, so I appreciate the virtual tour!Big EZ Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042182363320148353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-60033871668388898652014-05-04T16:45:55.669-07:002014-05-04T16:45:55.669-07:00LOVE the trash bag idea!
Think I'm going to p...LOVE the trash bag idea! <br />Think I'm going to put a couple of heavy duty was in our packs.<br /><br />Good luck with the truck repairKelly + Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326267371676160745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-17880055886456868382014-05-04T15:15:22.212-07:002014-05-04T15:15:22.212-07:00It is absolutely worth a stop! I know we will retu...It is absolutely worth a stop! I know we will return.<br /><br />Yeah, fingers crossed on the truck. Luckily we have a week in Carson City and a week in Reno that could be combined into one location if needed to get this taken care of.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-9433501586788996972014-05-04T15:12:58.117-07:002014-05-04T15:12:58.117-07:00We briefly visited Cap Reef about 7 years ago, now...We briefly visited Cap Reef about 7 years ago, now we're looking forward to digging a little deeper...weather permitting!<br /><br />I can only say that any time you spend in this area is well worth it!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-28699136803333471412014-05-04T15:12:01.296-07:002014-05-04T15:12:01.296-07:00Thanks Bill!
Our travels to WA are already sched...Thanks Bill! <br /><br />Our travels to WA are already scheduled so I sure hope it dries up by mid July! We spend the week of July 4th in Portland, then head into your state. Looking forward to seeing you two!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-87242457193893522672014-05-04T13:23:08.384-07:002014-05-04T13:23:08.384-07:00Great writeup of the area hikes. We have to get th...Great writeup of the area hikes. We have to get there. Particularly love your waterfall pic. Bummer about the truck. Hope the repair is painless.<br />Nina and PaulWheelingithttp://wheelingit.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-39580242459447765962014-05-04T13:22:14.178-07:002014-05-04T13:22:14.178-07:00We only passed through Escalante going from Bryce ...We only passed through Escalante going from Bryce to Cap Reef, but we always talk about going back to that area. You will love Cap Reef, too!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-14782867276501647882014-05-04T12:58:29.882-07:002014-05-04T12:58:29.882-07:00Your trip reports are impressive, your photos even...Your trip reports are impressive, your photos even more so. <br />Take your time coming to Washington looks like it will be raining well into July.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12379190752601353568noreply@blogger.com