Our trip south through Utah is relatively quick, but we stop for two nights at two places That i love. Part one is about the first one we come to.
On September 25 we are on our way to DEER CREEK STATE PARK. This will be our third stay here since we have been on the road.
Its another day of driving through rain sleet and snow to get there though.
It seems even more scary than my last snow drive (see last post). The road is even more windy. The higher the elevation the lower the temperature and it reaches down to 31 again, same as it did a couple of days ago. In places there is slush on the road but it doesn’t freeze.
After we pass through Heber City the stuff falling from the sky eases up. Ten miles further on we reach Deer Creek State Park and the precipitation has all but stopped.
The temperature is in the low 30’s though so I set up quickly and we all retreat into cozy WS where I run the electric heater and warm my hands.
The next day is perfect, clouds making way for sun and in the 60’s. We stay for two days during which time we take frequent walks and just admire summer, turning into fall, turning into winter….all at once!
Site CC13. I’ve reserved this one each time we’ve stayed here. $30 a night. Full hook ups, covered picnic table, grill and fire pit….and such beautiful views. Most all the sites have beautiful views and are well spaced. Some are pull through, and this is one of them. Hehe.
The rest of the pictures are scenes from our walks…of the varied seasons…all within a couple of days!
There are showers and bathrooms here, and a boat launch area too. The small town of Heber City is about 10 miles away. The whole area is just beautiful and I could easily spend 2 weeks here. Highly recommended!
Utah part 2 will be about Monument Valley, with breathtaking beauty of another sort.
Wandering Spirit 
Beautiful! Stay warm..
Hi Cheryl, where we are today it’s 80 degrees! Crazy!
I am always amazed at the mountains out there. Such pretty country! I look forward to Utah part 2!
Hi Dawn, the mountains are really something, and always prettier with snow on top.
Can’t wait to see those
We were there last week
Impressive
Well Kathleen, we are criss-crossing each other!
Beautiful location for Autumn. Love the pics, especially the bug and the mountains. Made me feel like going for a long walk. Thanks Mick
Hi Morgan, nice to hear from you! Now we are in some other mountains for a couple of weeks, hoping to catch autumn in full array. I’m behind with posts…
You are a talented photographer! I read an article about praying mantises the other day, it made me sad. https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/learn/hummingbirds/mantis-hummer.php
Hi Maureen! Thank you, but with so much beauty around me, it doesn’t seem hard.
Oh my gosh! I had no idea a Praying Mantis would kill a Humming Bird!
Hey Micky,these photos are amazing! I can’t believe all the different scenes from one place in just a few days! it is so WOW1
I meant WOW!
Hi Elinor, yes all those pictures except the one while driving were
Within a half mile of our campsite. Really a beautiful area!