Travels of Snoopy
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Moab, Utah Trip...November, 1999
[Kansas, Colorado & Utah]

Our travel from French Springs to Flint Trail...

Snoopy makes a friend...A "biker" from Bulgaria one VERY tried "biker"...running low on water, we give him two bottles of water and repaired his water bottle...shared some of our supplies with him. [Everyone here is the same, from Arkansas or Bulgaira...as the saying goes "blue blood and common blood are the same color] VERY nice fellow, very thankful for our help...He traveled half way around the world just to see what is with in a few days travel of Arkansas...He said that he would send an eMail once he returned to Bulgaria, I bet that he does...

This was our "table" for lunch...Food was so-so, but what a view!!!

FINALLY, Snoopy "be-jeeping"...

Snoopy is hunting for the trail...

This is the correct way to check the oil in [on??] a Jeep...

Snoopy's vital signs look great, so off we go again...Note the sun is getting lower in the West, which is MUCH better than the sun getting lower in the East!!!

At the "bottom" of Flint Trail...This view MADE the days work well worth it, we wanted to stay longer...However, nightfall is coming fast so it is best we get back on the trail...Next visit we WILL stay longer, and really check out this canyon...

Starting the "climb" out of the canyon and up Flint Trail...

Hum, well I guess we are still having fun...Sure is nice to be a mature adult...Doing everything that I tell my grandsons NOT TO DO!!!

If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up to much room!!!

Clark helps keep Snoopy's two left paws on the ground...

Clark, has developed a new love for mother earth...Really Clark it is a L O N G craw back to Hanksville...By the look on Clark's face you can see what a great and relaxing time he is having...

Sunset on our way back to Hanksville...A beautiful end of the day and a most rewarding day...

How do I "rate" the Maze area and compare it to "what" the National Parks said.

First, I agree remote it is...trails in my personal view from the ones we traveled the are really not that hard.  The Maze does offer a different "view" of the Canyonlands.  I fear that the National Parks paints a picture that makes the Maze area sound much more harsh that it really is.  I have been on many trails in the National Forest and BLM lands that require a lot more driving skill and equipment.  Please keep in mind what is easy for Snoopy, is much more difficult via bike, hiking or with a "stock" Jeep.

No doubt about it, for hikers and bikers it offers much...but, then so do the many other areas of the Canyonlands.  Quote from the National Parks "Only Adventurous and experienced travelers will want to visit this rugged land west of the Green and Colorado Rivers".  This I do not agree with, the native Americas, miners and ranchers made it just fine.  Just because the Maze is part of the National Parks system does not change the land.  It is a very friendly place...

Should you travel the trails at night, maybe not it is your "call" [this is the old "do as I say, not as I do" rule].  In this area you should ALWAYS carry more water, food, spare parts, maps, etc. than you think you will ever need.  Be prepared to spent the night or maybe even days in the backcountry if you have problems.  I travel the trails at night and enjoying such...If you visit this area during the winter months like I have, then you must travel at night; the sun sets about 5 pm.  This is MUCH earlier than I personally care to "call it a day".

The information that the National Parks give you is correct to a point...This part of Utah is a very remote and rugged land.  You can parish any were in this land, be it private, National Parks, National Forest or BLM land.  It is your call, personally I LOVE this part of Utah...I have more fear for my personal will being in the city.

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We are now on our way to Green River, Utah and Moab, Utah...the next day we will take it easy.  Spend the day traveling, checking out the 4x4 shops, army surplus stores, visit a friend of mind that owns a map shop, outdoor supply stores and the National Park visitors information office.  Oh, forgot we have to visit the post office too!!!

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Copyright: 12.6.1999 - Jim Gaston, #1777 River Road, Lakeview, Arkansas 72642