Bill came up to the North Rim on Saturday afternoon so we could hit the road to Hovenweep early Sunday morning. Enjoyed a gorgeous fall drive off the Kaibab Plateau.
We took the familiar drive to Page then on through Monument Valley. Unfortunately no time to stop as we were hurrying to Hovenweep to hopefully get a campsite.
Whizzed past Mexican Hat.
The entire drive took us past a lot of gorgeous country but it was a full day of driving. And lots of drive by shooting.
Finally after driving through Bluff we took the turn off to Hovenweep and saw Sleeping Ute to the east.
We were lucky to get a first come first serve campsite which are small and mostly for tents however there is a sheltered picnic table. Unfortunately the Ruins’ trails closed after sunset.
Luckily our campsite faced east so after dinner I set up the tripod to shoot the lunar eclipse.
We missed Hovenweep so I look forward to your thoughts and photos.
It’s a small monument with very few large campsites.
Hi,
I’m new to your blog but I see that you like travelling a lot. If you are still travelling, I wish that you have a nice journey ahead or if you are done so you should have good journeys ahead.
Thanks for following along Kabir. I do love to travel and have some plans for upcoming journeys.
All familiar places for us along your route except Hovenweep itself. I remember seeing a turn off sign for it east of Bluff when we went that way home two Springs ago.
All gorgeous country but the campsites are small in a very remote area. May be BLM nearby.
You must be feeling very ready to hit the road. I’ll be in southern UT this winter.
What gorgeous scenery. I would have wanted to stop at every spot you took pictures of but I understand the necessity of walk in campsites. You’ve left us hanging on the eclipse. Can’t wait to see your pictures. With all the rain we were sadly totally clouded in for it.
It could have taken days to get there with so much to see along the way.
I was so happy to see your photo of the Mexican Hat! We drove right by it and of course had to stop for a few (lots) photos and we love, love, love, Monument Valley. We splurged and took a private guided tour and he took us out into the valley beyond the normal boundaries, it was fabulous. Looking forward to reading more about your trip.
Every area we passed deserves return visits. The tour sounds great.
That is some great drive by scenery, you guys were flying.
Yes, way too fast for my taste in travel.
Hovenweep is amazing, I loved the smell of sagebrush as we travelled across the plains. Have fun !
The smell of sage was marvelous.
We made part of that drive this summer: Jacob Lake to Monument Valley. That was the best day of driving on the trip. That area is magical.
I don’t know much about Hovenweep. I’m looking forward to your pictures.
Loved the drive just wish there’d been more time to stop along the way.
I love the name Hovenweep…. A lot of driving, but well worth it.
Hovenweep means ‘deserted valley’ in Paiute and Ute. Certainly worth the long drive.
Have never heard of Hovenweep so really looking forward to seeing the area. Sure a pretty drive to get there :-)))
It’s a sweet little monument deserving more exploration.
We could probably stay there now that we drive the camper van instead of the big RV. Maybe someday.
Yes, the camper van would work great there. I highly recommend it.
We love Hovenweep. Camped up there for a few days years ago. Need to go back that way. Also buoyed the canyon of the Ancients. Can’t believe there has t been more research done since we were there. It all boils down to $ I’m sure.
Loved the liner eclipse! We were in MT but our photos were not clear either. Maybe it was the atmosphere.
Keep those posts comin’. Love reading them!!
I really do want to return to Hovenweep and explore Canyon of the Ancients also. Thanks Shirley.