Grand Adventure Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 I headed out to explore Utah's West Desert this past weekend with my buddy Bob, and aside from a flat tire (!) we couldn't have been more pleased with the weekend. The West Desert comprises a lonely series of mountain ranges and extraordinarily flat valleys, stretching from the Wasatch Front to the Nevada border. It's home to such curiosities as the original Pony Express route, a herd of wild horses, and the military's Utah Test & Training Range. We found and filmed the herd, explored a preserved Pony Express station at Simpson Springs, and checked out the Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge. There's no shortage of camping opportunities out there on BLM land. We found a cozy spot nestled among the junipers at the foot of the Sheeprock Mountains. For those insisting upon a marked site, there's a small primitive BLM campground at Simpson Springs that offers pit toilets, water, fire rings and picnic tables. Here's our video from the weekend: Marc Guido Cottonwood Heights, UTYouTube.com/GrandAdventure | GrandAdventure.tv 2016 Evo by Forest River T2050 (26') 2014 Toyota Tundra SR 4x4 Extended Cab long bed 5.7L V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Wow, this video made me sick! Sick that I'm still stuck in ND! We lived in Aridzona and New Mexico for 12 years. My job, military at the time, and now my wife's job, civil service for the military has kept us away from the desert for way too long. When my better half retires within a couple years, we are going to head back there, atleast for the winters. We both miss the beauty of the desert south west. If ya want hot, stay at lower elevations, if it's too hot, 1 hour drive and your up in the cool pine forests. Loved watching the wild horses, desert deer/sheep, etc. Bears in the upper elevations, elk, deer, etc. Mostly miss southern NM the most but it is all sooooo much better than 6 months of below freezing, several months below zero. Man, I miss the desert something fierce!! Thanks for the video, made me seriously homesick for the desert. 2002 Fifth Avenue RV (RIP) 2015 Ram 3500 Mega-cab DRW(38k miles), 6.7L Cummins Diesel, A668RFE, 3.73, 14,000 GVWR, 5,630 Payload, 27,300 GCWR, 18,460 Max Trailer Weight Rating(For Sale) , living in the frigid north, ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Adventure Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 6 hours ago, NDBirdman said: Wow, this video made me sick! Sick that I'm still stuck in ND! We lived in Aridzona and New Mexico for 12 years. My job, military at the time, and now my wife's job, civil service for the military has kept us away from the desert for way too long. When my better half retires within a couple years, we are going to head back there, atleast for the winters. We both miss the beauty of the desert south west. If ya want hot, stay at lower elevations, if it's too hot, 1 hour drive and your up in the cool pine forests. Loved watching the wild horses, desert deer/sheep, etc. Bears in the upper elevations, elk, deer, etc. Mostly miss southern NM the most but it is all sooooo much better than 6 months of below freezing, several months below zero. Man, I miss the desert something fierce!! Thanks for the video, made me seriously homesick for the desert. What a great reply! Thanks, NDBirdman! Ironically, I've never seen the Dakotas but would love to. Marc Guido Cottonwood Heights, UTYouTube.com/GrandAdventure | GrandAdventure.tv 2016 Evo by Forest River T2050 (26') 2014 Toyota Tundra SR 4x4 Extended Cab long bed 5.7L V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandkim Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Of course, another great video. Thanks Marc Mark Retired USN Engineer 2020 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Diesel 2014 Crossroads Zinger 27RL (Traded) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Adventure Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 4 hours ago, markandkim said: Of course, another great video. Thanks Marc Mark Thank you Mark! Marc Guido Cottonwood Heights, UTYouTube.com/GrandAdventure | GrandAdventure.tv 2016 Evo by Forest River T2050 (26') 2014 Toyota Tundra SR 4x4 Extended Cab long bed 5.7L V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 16 hours ago, Grand Adventure said: What a great reply! Thanks, NDBirdman! Ironically, I've never seen the Dakotas but would love to. Thanks! Norf Dakoota is gorgeous.... summers and maybe 2 weeks in the fall. South-West, mostly around Medora and the park area is really a must see. The rest... well, just imagine a big open prairie with homesteads/small towns scattered about, it is all the same. 2002 Fifth Avenue RV (RIP) 2015 Ram 3500 Mega-cab DRW(38k miles), 6.7L Cummins Diesel, A668RFE, 3.73, 14,000 GVWR, 5,630 Payload, 27,300 GCWR, 18,460 Max Trailer Weight Rating(For Sale) , living in the frigid north, ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Adventure Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 33 minutes ago, NDBirdman said: Thanks! Norf Dakoota is gorgeous.... summers and maybe 2 weeks in the fall. South-West, mostly around Medora and the park area is really a must see. The rest... well, just imagine a big open prairie with homesteads/small towns scattered about, it is all the same. Still on my list, despite your attempt to convince me otherwise. Marc Guido Cottonwood Heights, UTYouTube.com/GrandAdventure | GrandAdventure.tv 2016 Evo by Forest River T2050 (26') 2014 Toyota Tundra SR 4x4 Extended Cab long bed 5.7L V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Joyce Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Lots of Lewis and Clark and other history around Bismarck ND. 2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Fulltimer July 2003 to October 2018, Parttimer now. Travels through much of 2013 - http://www.sacnoth.com - Bill, Diane and Evita (the cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Adventure Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bill Joyce said: Lots of Lewis and Clark and other history around Bismarck ND. 👍 Marc Guido Cottonwood Heights, UTYouTube.com/GrandAdventure | GrandAdventure.tv 2016 Evo by Forest River T2050 (26') 2014 Toyota Tundra SR 4x4 Extended Cab long bed 5.7L V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Bill Joyce said: Lots of Lewis and Clark and other history around Bismarck ND. We will be staying at Cross Ranch State Park this summer while we do volunteer interpretive work at the ND Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center & Ft. Mandan on weekends. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangeMaggotBob Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Marc- we've spoken before via email. You go to all the places I want to go to! Lots of them I've been to in Utah years ago. I just wanted to tell you about our trip back in the 70s out to the west desert just like you guys went to! We went to Ibapah, if I remember correctly, and then just turned west and headed straight out into the desert. No road, no nothing. Three trucks- one with a camper to serve as our cookhouse, and two more just for us to ride in. We slept in sleeping bags. We went to Fish Springs, but I can't remember if that was before we headed into nowhere or after. I think before. Really, really appreciate your videos, and as I have said before, I will be looking you up when I return to Utah! Thanks again! 2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/ Diamond Pkg. 2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab Long Bed 😀 Honda eu2200i generators Daisy May, the Golden Doodle Wonderdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Adventure Posted May 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 6 hours ago, RangeMaggotBob said: Marc- we've spoken before via email. You go to all the places I want to go to! Lots of them I've been to in Utah years ago. I just wanted to tell you about our trip back in the 70s out to the west desert just like you guys went to! We went to Ibapah, if I remember correctly, and then just turned west and headed straight out into the desert. No road, no nothing. Three trucks- one with a camper to serve as our cookhouse, and two more just for us to ride in. We slept in sleeping bags. We went to Fish Springs, but I can't remember if that was before we headed into nowhere or after. I think before. Really, really appreciate your videos, and as I have said before, I will be looking you up when I return to Utah! Thanks again! Very cool tale! I don't imagine that places like Ibapah looked any different in the 70s than they do today. The Deep Creek Mountains that rise to nearly 12,000 feet do so on the doorstep of Ibapah, and they've been on my radar for many years now. I'm looking forward to meeting someday. If it's this summer, though, you'll likely be catching up with us somewhere other than Utah. My career has been lacking as of late, and three days ago I walked into the office and submitted my resignation. My wife, the dogs and I are going to wander around the western U.S. with the RV for a few months while I figure out what I want to be when I finally grow up. We're looking to hit the road in early June, and we'll be uploading frequent videos from our route -- wherever that may be. Marc Guido Cottonwood Heights, UTYouTube.com/GrandAdventure | GrandAdventure.tv 2016 Evo by Forest River T2050 (26') 2014 Toyota Tundra SR 4x4 Extended Cab long bed 5.7L V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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