ROAD TRIP - WYOMING PART 6 - HEADING HOME!

Now to get this trip write up finished so I can get some other things added.

We got up somewhat early and had breakfast with the Aunt and Uncle. After about an hour or so, we finally decided it was time to head out. We said our goodbyes and then went to Grandmas to say goodbye to her. Then on the road we were.

Now that we were on the road, we had planned on stopping at Pathfinder Reservoir to see the waterfall coming over the dam. We were told that it was rather high and wanted to check it out. Uncle Bobby had given us directions to get there via a scenic route by turning on Alcove Ave./County Road 407 just to the North of Alcova Reservoir. It was a decent scenic route. We stopped at a few places along the road to take some photos. But then got to one of the places he had mentioned to stop at. We were at Fremont Canyon. This place was very nice. Very deep rock canyons with a ton of water flowing through them. I was hoping to get a decent shot from just across the bridge, but since I don’t have a wide-angle lens, I had to go up high on the side of the mountain to get a decent shot. While walking around, there were several cactus flowers, so I put my camera to use and got several shots of those. Then I got my shot from on the mountain of the bridge and the canyon. Then we were off to get to where we were supposed to go.

We finally arrived at Pathfinder Reservoir, and I took a quick look at where everyone was going to, and coming from. I immediately knew that that was not where I wanted to go. So I looked to a different direction, and that was where I knew I needed to go. I walked to where I had to climb down some rocks to get to the edge of the cliffs in order to get some shots. I put both my Canon 40D and Rebel 2000 to use. I use the Rebel to shoot black and white. I won’t know how those turn out until I take another class at the college. I tried to get as many shots as I could with my 40D of the powerful waterfall coming off the reservoir. It was phenomenal! After about 30 minutes I climbed my way back out and headed back to the car. My wife and I started heading out when I saw another area of the falls that I wanted to check out. This was the area where it comes over the dam. I walked in and got some more shots and then back to the car and off we were. The next stop was lunch in Rawlins, just off the I-80. Now it was time for the long haul to Salt Lake City.

On the way to Salt Lake City, I noticed a car hauler loaded with cars. One in particular caught my eye. Why? This one was burned out. Then I get right up to it and I started to cry. The car I noticed was a Ferrari Testarossa. Yep! Some idiot blew up the motor and nearly burned the thing to the ground. I took a couple pics with my iPhone just to show to my Ferrari enthusiast friends. The only other stop we had to take was for fuel. Then we finally arrived in Salt Lake City around 6:00 pm. We had planned on being there a lot earlier, but the side trip to the reservoir added on way more time than we thought. OH WELL! We checked in to the Bed and Breakfast we had reservations for, and then we headed out to Red Rock Brewery and Restaurant. The beer was good, but this time our dinner wasn’t as good. But, it wasn’t that bad. No complaints!

The next morning we got up and left around 8:00 am. The weather wasn’t in our favor and we were in the rain for about 2 hours or so until we got in the clear. This was about the time we got to Wendover, Nevada. On our way though, I had noticed several Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Classic Trucks going the other direction. When I got to Wendover and was going through on the main drag, I noticed that The Rainbow Casino and Hotel parking lot. I was in heaven once again. To bad I couldn’t stay though. What I saw though, was some great rides. They have this event every year on Fathers Day Weekend. HMMM! Maybe I’ll just have to come back when I have the time to get away. After drooling for about 15 minutes, back on the road again we were. Not much else happened, other that a long drive to keep calm and enjoy the view of, well not too much! We kept going except for more fuel, and for another bite to eat. We finally got home around 7:00 pm. Our trip was now over. Time to relax from the long drive and wait for the next event to come.

ROAD TRIP - WYOMING PART 2 - THE LONG DRIVE!!!

Well, after my wife got home from a hard days work, I got everything into the car. We left home around 7:00 PM on Friday. I drove the first few hours and stopped in Sparks, Nevada for Fuel and Coffee around 10:30 PM. Then back on the road we went. The next few stops were the same. I let my wife sleep for a bit until I needed to get a little sleep myself. I woke up just before Battle Mountain, Nevada and switched back to driving again. We arrived in Wendover, Nevada around a quarter to 5 and grabbed more fuel. Then it was over the State Line to the Bonneville Salts Flats so I could get some early morning photographs. I walked around for a while taking pictures in all directions trying to get some decent shots, then around 6:00 AM it was time to get back on the road. But, before I got back on the road I made a quick stop at the gas station and grabbed some Bonneville souvenirs for myself. The last time I was through 2 years ago, they didn’t have much, but this time I grabbed some decals, patches, a shot glass, a coffee mug, a hat-pin, a can coozy, and a few magnets. I would have picked up some post cards, but I grabbed those at the gas station before we crossed over into Utah. Someday I will get there for speed week and really know why this place is so awesome. 



Dawn at Bonneville Salt Flats

After finally getting back on the road and a long night of driving, and since I had only about an hour or so of sleep, I had to pull off at a rest stop and have the Mrs. drive. I figured I would only sleep for another hour. YEAH RIGHT! 2 hours later and almost out of Salt Lake City I woke up and realized we had just passed our next stop. I had kind of figured on where to stop for breakfast before going up the hill. Well like an idiot, before I had fallen asleep, I didn’t tell her where I had planned to stop. OOPS! Oh Well! We ended up pulling off the freeway and looked for somewhere to eat. We found a bakery and had breakfast and then back on the road and she kept driving for a bit.

A couple more stops along the way of places I had noticed the last time through, one of which I did stop at before. The first stop was somewhere in Utah that I had noticed. This was of a property with a bunch of cars, trucks, vans, and other vehicles on the lot. There must have been at least a hundred vehicles just going to waste. I took some shots and off we went. The next stop was an abandoned gas station off of Highway I-80 that we stumbled upon when getting off the freeway for a rest stop. The last time the fence was up and I was only able to take photos from afar. But this time, the gate was open and I was able to walk around and get different shots. I wanted to stop this time more or less to get pictures to show the change in the last 2 years. A little more brush growth, some graffiti and age. After about 20 minutes, we were off once again.



Abandoned Gas Station off I-80



 We next stopped in Rock Springs, Wyoming for lunch and gas. We kept the stop as short as we could. Then we were off to finish the trip. But, of course we need to stop one last time for a restroom break, and then the last stretch was on. We ended up arriving at grandmas around 4 or 5 PM. We then went to the Aunt and Uncles for dinner. Finally! We made it! Time to rest after that long drive. But, after deciding what we were to do the next day, Uncle Bobby and I went to load the Quads for our day of fun. Then one of them refused to start. We worked on that thing until about 11:30 or so with no luck. So, our plans needles to say had to be changed. Check back for the next chapter.

ROAD TRIP - WYOMING PART 1

That's right! My wife and I are going on a road trip to Wyoming. Bar Nunn, Wyoming to be exact. Just outside Casper. So, this is going to be a brief blog to set up for the trip. And since this is a road trip, it is technically Auto Related right?

We will be leaving Friday after she gets home from work and I plan on driving the full distance except to stop for coffee and gas up until I get to Wendover Utah. Why Wendover? Well, for those of you other Auto Enthusiasts out there, this is home to fastest place on earth - THE BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS. I hope to be there by 5:00 am so I can get some sunrise shots of this magnificent place. The last trip we made to Wyoming 2 years ago we stopped here in the middle of they day and it was awesome then. I took some photos then, but this time I want to be there for the right lighting. WE SHALL SEE! I just wish I was coming through here at the right time for Speed Week. DANG IT!

After that it's on to Salt Lake City for some Breakfast and fuel, then of to finish the drive until we need more fuel and I need more coffee. Then to end the trip, we will be at Grandmas House. Yes! Grandmas house. The whole reason we are heading to Wyoming. We haven't been to visit the Mrs. Grandma since our last trip just over 2 years ago. We will also be visiting her Aunt and Uncle. Anyhow, I will be updating my blog as the trip goes on, hopefully daily and with photos, but we shall see what time permits. So please check back for any updates and I hope you like what I am writing. If you do, please tell me by leaving a comment. THANK YOU!