We found our favorite campground by the Colorado River full, and settled for another one upstream. Every time I come back to this area, I find that its popularity has grown. Driving toward and through Moab the next day, it seemed a spit would not fall to the ground without landing on a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Leaving the hubbub behind, we visited Needles overlook above Canoynlands, and found peace and shelter (a nice small non-chain motel) in Monticello.
As Radka had never been to the Monument Valley, we used our proximity to it to have a McDonald's burger in Kayenta, just south of it. A side note relative to driving in the area is warranted - do not take those "Open range" signs in the area lightly, especially at night. Turning on the wipers will not do.
or,
if you prefer, sign an entry in the
guest book.
