The Government Shutdown: Hanging Out Around Dixie National Forest
With the government shutdown closing all the parks and monuments I was a bit stuck being in Southern Utah. Without any indication of how long it was going to last and because I really wanted to go to Bryce and Zion National Parks I decided to take Route 14 over the mountains into Dixie National Forest and the town of Cedar Rapids to ride it out. I ultimately waited in the area for 6 days until it became apparent that there was going to be no quick resolution on the shutdown. But luckily Dixie National Forest roads were open for through traffic which meant I was able to do some hiking and exploring. I did find out a little late in the game that it was hunting season. Whoops.
The aspen trees there, like the ones near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon were fiery and bright. I took probably 5,000 photos of them. Cedar Rapids, for such a small town, had a very nice park on the border of the National Forest and a great aquatic center which provided some warmth after the 25 degree nights.
Dixie National Forest, Utah
Dixie National Forest, Utah
Dixie National Forest, Utah
Dixie National Forest, Utah
Dixie National Forest, Utah
Virgin Rim Trail, Dixie National Forest, Utah
Virgin Rim Trail, Dixie National Forest, Utah
City Rapids City Park, Dixie National Forest, Utah
City Rapids City Park, Dixie National Forest, Utah
City Rapids City Park, Dixie National Forest, Utah
Dixie National Forest, Utah
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I don’t think the yellow leaves could be anymore beautiful! I’m glad you made the most of the shutdown!
They were just spectacular, Paige! It worked out!
The blues and yellows here are amazing! Hope you are doing well on this journey of yours. Thinking of you and sending you love & peace. xx
Thank you, Liz! This journey has been wonderful, thank you. Love and peace to you too. 🙂
Lost the link, found again (yeah!) and am enjoying looking over your past months of travels. Such beauty and you look great!!! Peace and safe trails.
Hi Suzanne! I’m so glad you found the link! How are you and Bill? I’m having a wonderful time as you can see. I just love this so much. Thanks for commenting!