Spring run-off and recent rains were evident by the swollen,
fast moving Sevier River, running alongside the highway.
We stopped about 40 miles north of Glendale in the town of
Panguitch for a propane top up and diesel fuel ($2.39/gallon).
This quaint, agricultural town was almost deserted early on
this Sunday morning.
A few miles north of Panguitch, we connected with highway 20
east, which took us over to Interstate 15 north.
Travel today was up and down hills constantly.
Interstate 20 was no different, chugging uphill, passing the semi-trucks, only to have them pass us on the down slope.
The snow covered mountain peaks range from 10,000 to 12,100 feet. The majority of today’s travel was at an average elevation of about 6000 feet.
We descended down into a rich, fertile, agricultural valley as we neared Fillmore.
Upon arrival at the Wagons West RV Park, we found the office
closed with a note on the door to pick a site and they would see us on Monday to
settle up. Sites were dirt & grass, but long and good distance apart. They
had great wifi. We had a quiet, comfortable night.
Fillmore was a small, rural town, past its best before date.
I later learned
that Fillmore was Utah's first capital.
As part of our tour of town, we visited the State House,
State Park. Fillmore was the first capital of Utah and elaborate plans were
prepared to house the state government.
The house one sees here today was all that was built, and as a result of running out of money and government in fighting, the project was abandoned and the state capital moved to Salt Lake City.
The house one sees here today was all that was built, and as a result of running out of money and government in fighting, the project was abandoned and the state capital moved to Salt Lake City.
Next morning, we departed Fillmore for the 3 hour drive to Salt Lake City. This was not a sightseeing visit. Alan had to fly to Kelowna, British Columbia for a business meeting, the car needed some repairs at the Ford dealer, and Susann needed to catch up on laundry, blog and housekeeping chores.
We did venture out for dinner in neighboring Bountiful before Alan left. We visited 3 restaurants, none of which could we have a glass of wine with our meal. Tired and frustrated, we drove 22 miles to the Longhorn Steakhouse in south Salt Lake............and thankfully, they served wine!
Salt Lake City, Utah to Fort Bridger, Wyoming
Upon Alan's return, we departed Salt Lake City for Fort Bridger, Wyoming.
Downtown Salt Lake City
Flanked by massive hills as we climb up and out of Salt Lake.
New life, spring flowers and foliage
Heading north east on Interstate 80 towards Wyoming border.
Sounds a little like chasing down a place to eat on the Donna trip.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly bears some semblance. Hope you are having a good summer and staying dry.
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