Saturday, September 16, 2017

In the Clear Blue Skies of Utah!

September 8-13, 2017
Park City, Utah

Friday morning we move into our 31st state - Utah! The further south we go, the bluer the sky. Turning into Park City RV Resort we are under completely clear skies - ahhhhhh, wonderful! I honestly feel like we've climbed out from under a heavy blanket. Even when clouds roll in later it's okay because they carry the smell of rain instead of the stink of smoke.

Although just a frontage road away from I-80, our canyon-front site feels like we're in the hills. Asphalt interior roads and concrete sites with nice landscaping make for a very clean park. 50 amp FHUs, shade and satellite access, and close to the pretty town of Park City. We like it so much, we add a day to the end of our stay - also I want to wait until my good friend Laura gets back from California!


Love our big front view.

A more rustic campground along the creek below us.
We have family and friends in the Ogden/Salt Lake City area (amazing, none of them are from high school!) that we missed when we had to reroute last year. 

Saturday evening we visit a young man (and his family) who is a good friend of Bill's sons, and like a 7th son to him. It's a great visit - BBQ and brews, sitting outside watching the sun set, laughing with fun people.

Bill, Nik and Knox

Gorgeous skies.

The sky turns Tessa pink - she loved having a big yard and a doggie pal to run around with.
On Sunday we drive north to Snow Basin Resort outside Ogden to meet cousin Penny, her daughter, son-in-law and grandson. What a great venue! Son-in-law Jesse plays in a Johnny Cash cover band that we enjoy a lot. The weather is perfect and we have a great time getting caught up with family.

'Johnny' and Jesse

Precious Desmond

Penny, Bill, Jesse, Katie and Desmond
Other than a short drive through and above Park City we just enjoy hanging out at home with the clear skies and mild temps

A cute, busy and expensive downtown.

The little movie theater has wonderful character.

Art gallery greeter.

Early signs of Fall.

We almost missed them, but Tuesday morning Laura and son Michael come up the hill for coffee and catching up. A good friend in SoCal, she and family moved to Salt Lake City over a year ago. It's so great to see them!!!

Laura and Michael
Wednesday we're moving south again. We have dinosaurs to see!!


15 comments:

  1. Park City is a neat town. We really enjoyed our time in the area. Looks like a nice campground. Love pink Tessa:)

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    1. The park is owned by the same people who have Portal in Moab (which we couldn't get into). I think she should always be pink! Bill disagrees.

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  2. Yeah for clear skies. One of my favorite smells is rain on the horizon. How fun to catch up with family and friends :-)

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    1. We continue to have intermittent rain and are loving every minute of it!

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  3. Loved seeing you, Bill, and Tessa! Hoped to see you again! Hugs and love!

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    1. It was so fun to see you and get caught up!! Can't wait to do it again (wherever you are).

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  4. How wonderful to be out from under that blanket of smoke! You sound happy. :-)) Tessa looks pretty in pink or any other color. I love those vintage movie theaters. We have one in Ashland that's our favorite (not only does it have a cool look, it has comfy new seats).

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    1. I always thought owning one of those theaters would be so much fun - bringing back the vintage style, with comfy seats of course :-)) I'm definitely happy to be under clear skies!

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  5. Woohoo..clear blue! So great that you were able to meet up with family and friends, Jodee. Tell the Steelers I said thank you! I'll need to get my dish locked on tonight. :)

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    1. Glad we both found our way out from under the smoke. What a great game!!!!!

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  6. It's nice to hear you found clear blue skies after your trip through the smokey fire areas .

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  7. You sure do know a lot of people.

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  8. Park City has some great fall colors and the sky was beautiful

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