Provo, Utah

Provo, Utah

We are spending 3 days here since we drove over 300 miles yesterday to get here and didn't arrive until 4:00 since there was another time change.  The speed limit most of the way was 80 to 85 mph, but in the motor home we drive between 65 & 70.  Utah's speed limit seems a little to high for me anyway, especially since they all  have no patience and little courtesy on the road.  

We are staying at Lake Provo State Park. It's convenient to everything, in town and you are surrounded by the beautiful Utah Lake and the mountains.  We have a lovely campsite.

We picked this as our campsite

Beautiful views on our left

and another one on our right

This was taken out our window so that

is why it's hazy

Today we took a beautiful scenic drive up the Timpooneke Mountain.  The highest point of the mountain  is 11,000 feet but the highest you can drive is 8,800 feet.  This had a lot more twist and turns than most mountains we've driven on, and we loved every minute.

The first stop was Bridal Falls

The stream at the bottom....

was full of trout

The next stop was Sundance Ski Resort

and it is owned by Actor, Robert Redford

Robert Redford bought this is 1956

It is the smallest ski resort in the area, but they say... 

...Robert Redford likes keeping it intimate.  

We are now leaving Sundance and heading to the top of the mountain

and just enjoy the scene

Gorgeous pull off area

This would be our last stop before heading down the mountain...

...which make it a great stop for a picnic

As we head down the mountain, 

the serenity of this place

 will always be in our memories

Today we planned on Ton doing some kayaking, but a cold front came through last night..  It feels like a February day in Florida  - Windy, white caps on the lake and cold by our standards.  (in the 60's)  There are other things to do though, so it will still be good.

When we leave in the morning it will be a long trip just for a 1 night quick stay and then another 300 + miles the day after that.  We probably will  not post  for the next 5 days because of staying in some wilderness areas.