JohnTheLuck's Adventures Thread

[JohnTheLuck]

Day 34:

Start point: Clifton CO
End point: Clifton CO

Distance driven: 164 km
Distance hiked: 15 km

We are really lucky to have this excellent weather since even today we had a beautiful blue sky virtually cloudless except a few at the end of the day.

We went back to the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area to go on another trail in another area. The Devil's Canyon Trail goes through various rocky layers enabling us to go back in geological time. A series of panels provided information on the formation of these rocks. The trail forms a loop and does not start directly at the parking lot but on another path that we had to go through partially.

As the previous intersections between the various trails were all well-marked, we expected to find a marker at the beginning of the trail. As there is none, we got lost a bit by missing the start which was masked by a bush. So we traveled a lot of distance before meeting another intersection and realizing that we were not in the right place. This error led us to a point of view from which we could see clearly the trail we wanted to hike. So we went back to a known point and was very careful. We knew we were supposed to end up at the bottom of Devil's Canyon.

After finding the beginning of the trail, we began to appreciate its beauty and learn informative signs.

A little further on, we reached an old uranium mine, which is in a very precise white-green rock layer. The state of Colorado obviously blocked the entrance for security reasons.

Further on, we passed a succession of promontories with beautiful columns carved by the action of water and wind. In addition, the creek flowed through a deep layer of black granite.

At the south end of the loop was an old cabin that still contained some objects. This cabin was evidently situated near the confluence of two creeks, which were, however, dry today. On the other hand, there was definitely water in depth given the presence of cottonwood trees.

The return of the loop takes place on the other side of the canyon while the trail is much more straight. The various mounds all offered a superb view of the mouth of the canyon in the distance, bordered by orange cliffs.

After returning to the 4Runner, we drove a section of the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic Byway flowing through deep gorges passing through rocks dating back over 2.2 billion years. We only traveled a few miles before returning to Clifton because we had to do some laundry. We will certainly travel this road on a later journey.

Tomorrow we take the road to Vernal in Utah.
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[jrandom]

Great pics and adventure! Thanks for sharing and commenting

Oddly I picked up on the uranium mine pic. That layer is prolifically exposed in many parts of southern utah, it is a bit freaky to see so much of it when you know what it means... also that interesting earthy smell.

 

[JohnTheLuck]

Great pics and adventure! Thanks for sharing and commenting

Oddly I picked up on the uranium mine pic. That layer is prolifically exposed in many parts of southern utah, it is a bit freaky to see so much of it when you know what it means... also that interesting earthy smell.

Thanks!

Yes, I also saw this layer at many places in Utah.

 

[JohnTheLuck]

Day 35:

Start point: Clifton CO
End point: Vernal UT

Distance driven: 342 km
Distance hiked: 2 km

At the risk of repeating myself every day, we still had a beautiful blue sky all day, with a temperature a little less warm but still very comfortable 23 C.

We left Clifton and Grand Junction on CO 139 north, part of the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway. After climbing the Book Cliffs Mountains, we joined the Canyon Pintado National Historic District with multiple stops on the road where pictographs and petroglyphs were visible.

Further, we joined a region of badlands composed of colored hills of volcanic origin. This area was dotted with a large amount of oil or gas equipment, with pipes almost always following the roads we used. It was a bit sad, but kind of necessary to fuel our 4Runners.

Then we stopped at the Fantasy Canyon preserving fantastic rock formations and practically unique in the world, created by the effect of erosion in the rock of variable hardness. This place is incredible but so fragile at the same time. We were very cautious not to cause any damage.

Finally, we took the road towards Vernal where we will stay for the next four nights. On the way, we sighted off the Dinosaur National Monument where we will visit several times in the next few days.

Tomorrow the 4Runner should see more action.
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[JohnTheLuck]

Day 36:

Start point: Vernal UT
End point: Vernal UT

Distance driven: 149 km
Distance hiked: 5.3 km

Again today we started the day with a cloudless sky. These appeared at the beginning of the afternoon but it is mainly the gusts of strong winds that have caused a little inconvenience.

We spent all day in Dinosaur National Monument, part in Utah and Colorado. This park preserves a region created by the horizontal compression of the earth's crust which is folded upwards. With erosion, layers of rock up to nearly 200 million years have been exposed. There is a phenomenal amount of fossilized dinosaur bones.

As we arrived early before the opening of the Visitor Center and the Exhibition Hall, we started with a walking trail, the Sound of Silence Trail, through a succession of different desert areas. After the start in a dry stream, we climbed hills to reach a height with a splendid view on the inclined massif. The white rocks in the distance are older than the reds in the foreground.

Further down the path we had to climb up a rocky ridge. At that time, the winds began to manifest.

Once on the ridge, a new line of hills appeared and the little leaflet of the trail provided by the park invited us to climb one for a 360 degree view. This hill was formed by sandstone and therefore offered an excellent adhesion. However, the relatively high angle, combined with the ever-increasing force of the winds, made the ascent a little intimidating.

After returning to the 4Runner, we continued a bit on the road to the Split Mountain campground along the Green River. The geologists broke their heads to explain why this river had managed to cut the massif in two rather than simply bypass it.

We then went to the Exhibition Hall in the mass of white rocks dating back some 149 million years.

During our first visit to this park in 2011, this building underwent a major renovation due to unstable soil caused by moisture variations. This building preserves a rocky slope containing an incredible amount of bones. The explanation is that a drought would have killed a good number of dinosaurs and that torrential rains would have carried off the carcasses into the streams and then have been buried as we see them today.

Back in the 4Runner, we skirted the west end of the park to the Island Park Road on the north side of the park. This good gravel road crosses a small canyon and a stop at the McKee Spring Petroglyphs allowed us to admire superb petroglyphs, among the most beautiful we have ever seen.

Further, we joined Rainbow Park, a large space surrounded by colorfull bentonite cliffs.

Continuing along the same road, we arrived at Island Park or a point of view to appreciate its beauty.

Further, another overlook allowed us to see the Green River near the mountains of Dinosaur NN.

The Ruple Ranch, located in Island Park, was previously inhabited from 1882 until 1945. The ruins of the house and the facilities used for breeding beef and then sheep are still visible.

Tomorrow, weather permitting, we should go deeper and farther inside Dinosaur NM.
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[Ray Dunakin]

Very cool stuff!

I don't think I've ever seen any photos of Fantasy Canyon before, or even heard of it.

 

[smallfry]

Careful, the roads in dinosaur come become slick when they are wet.

 

[JohnTheLuck]

Day 37:

Start point: Vernal UT
End point: Vernal UT

Distance driven: 318 km
Distance hiked: 2 km

First, I really want to thank members of this forum for your precious help and advice. This is what make this site so special.

We had a change of weather today. When we left our room, the ground was completely soaked by a recent downpour. This was not very good news because we had quite a lot of distance on unpaved roads and even earth. As many advice us, the soil of clay nature in the region where we are becomes a real skating rink when it becomes wet and the roads become impracticable. In addition, normally dry streams become new obstacles to be overcome or waiting for their levels to drop. Seeing that the sun was still fairly present, at least in the morning, we decided to go ahead with the established route, but be cautious as weather conditions can change very quickly.

We had a lot of fun today. To begin, we went to Moonshine Arch located a little north of Vernal. This arch is located in a rock formation very favorable to the formation of arches.

Immediately next to Moonshine Arch, a kind of tunnel or cave was the beginning of another arch to see the light. Moonshine Arch is visible down.

The documentation we consulted was mentioning a place to park further away, and one directly next to the arch but requiring a 4x4 vehicle. Obviously, the 4Runner is part of this category and we tried to reach the place closest to the arch. However, we stopped about halfway because our vehicle still does not have all sliders and skid plates and the risks of damaging it were a little too high. On the way back, we took the time to take some pictures.

Sometimes, a front camera looking down would be useful, this time to see my spotter!!!

We had to cross a deep wash that saw some water during the night. The slope was a bit muddy, but in 4-low with locker engaged, the 4Runner climbed like a champ.

Then we wanted to join Jones Hole in the Dinosaur National Monument. We relied on our portable GPS for this navigation. However, the road it had chosen was blocked because it ended up on a service road near Red Fleet State Park. The place was beautiful and well worth a visit.

After a long loop leading us into the mountains, we finally arrived at Jones Hole, a canyon formed, unsurprisingly, by the Jones Hole Creek. At this location is The Jones Hole Creek Fish Hatchery because the water ending in the creek is of an exemplary clearness and ideal for the raising of the trout. The place is very beautiful with majestic cliffs tinged with pink.

We had originally planned a hike in the canyon along Jones Hole Creek, but the presence of clouds in the distance rather encouraged us to enjoy the sunshine of the moment and to directly to our next destination, the Crousse Canyon Road leading to Brown's Park. The beginning of this road crosses open spaces used for cattle and is quite scenic.

Further on, the road runs into Crousse Canyon with its practically vertical walls around us. As a stream constantly flows, the place is carpeted with trees whose foliage turns gently to bright yellow with autumn having arrived.

Leaving the canyon, we entered into Brown's Park, irrigated by the Green River and surrounded by pretty colored hills. Now, these hills are precisely formed of clay turning the road into mud during precipitations, and with the sight having opened we could see that the clouds were approaching quickly.

The planned route was to go through the Swinging Bridge suspension bridge. We had seen indications at the beginning of the road that a bridge was closed. We found that a section in the middle had collapsed. Hopefully no-one was hurt when the bridge broke.

As the wind changed direction, the clouds joined us and a few drops began to fall, quite sustained at times. A hunter had confirmed the presence of another bridge a little further. We had about thirteen kilometers to go on the Taylor Flat Jeep Road to join the John Jarvie Historic Ranch on the other side of the Green River. Fortunately, we did not get too much rain and the condition of the road remained acceptable.

A brief visit to the John Jarvie Historic Ranch informed us about the history of the place, Brown's Park, the life of John Jarvie, and the use of these places as a refuge for outlaws such as Butch Cassidy and its Wild Bunch. It is another fascinating place but very little known.

After escaping several threatening clouds, we finally reached the safety of paved roads. We were then in Wyoming north of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The Flaming Dam dam on the Green River created a huge reservoir surrounded by reddish cliffs, very photogenic when sunny, but not this time.

It began to be late, so we drove toward Vernal UT. Tomorrow, the forecast are not so great with some precipitations, and it is even worse on Sunday. We will see tomorrow, keeping in mind all the advice you gave us. Thanks again.
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[JohnTheLuck]

Day 38:

Start point: Vernal UT
End point: Vernal UT

Distance driven: 385 km
Distance hiked: 6 km

After consulting the weather forecast, we decided to respect the established itinerary and to go to the heart of Dinosaur National Monument. Forecasts were for an early morning clearance, and a relatively low risk of showers in the afternoon. and well, we experienced exactly the opposite ...

To get to Dinosaur NM, we took the Miner's Draw Road. As it was early, we saw a multitude of deer.

Our first destination was Echo Park (the word park refers here to a place partitioned by relief). The Canyon Overlook viewpoint on the main road allowed us to appreciate the place. The Echo Park Road runs down a series of laces before reaching a canyon. Again, this road rests on a clay soil becoming slippery when wet.

This road has several attractions including the Chew Ranch. A 12-year-old fugitive boy was greeted by outlaws visiting the area. With them, he learned farming. Later, he returned to found his family there.

Later, we crossed another dwelling abandoned in a fairy scenery.

Continuing, we stopped to see the Pool Creek Petroglyphs, perched more than 30 feet above the ground.

Then we made another small stop at the Whispering Cave, located at the bottom of an impressive vertical cliff.

We then arrived at Echo Park, surrounded by high cliffs. As we walked a short path leading to the confluence of the Green River and Yampa River, we had fun with the echo formed by all of these high cliffs. On our first visit a few years ago, the waters of the two rivers were of different colors and blended further. Not today.

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We then said goodbye to this beautiful place, unfortunately not so much highlighted by the very gray and sometimes threatening sky. Steamboat Rock is the center of attraction of Echo Park with its imposing mass located in the middle of the park.

This morning, our initial idea was to go to Echo Park and go up immediately back to pavement to avoid the precipitation and the risks of getting bogged down. Now, at that moment, we had not received any drop of rain and the sky seemed to want to show some thinning. We were then at the start of the Yampa Bench Road on Echo Park Road. Rash or perhaps careless, we headed for Yampa Road, hoping that there would be no rain. This road is long enough before reaching a paved road in Colorado.

The Yampa Bench Road runs through a wooded shrub expedition, perched between the canyon dug by the Yampa River and the base of mountains on the south side. Now the clouds came directly from the south, and the mountains hid what was coming toward us.

On this route, a series of dramatic views allowed us to admire the beautiful meanders made by the Yampa River, from the top of impressive cliffs.

Then, Yampa Bench Road runs large expanses before climbing up the top plateau and finally joining the paved road. On the way back to Utah, the sun appeared to us in a beautiful great thinning. As we had a few hours of daylight, we decided to go along the Harper's Corner trail overlooking Echo Park, which we had already hiked in 2011.

Along the high trail, the stop to Whispering Cave and the canyon in which Echo Park Road runs was clearly visible.

From this trail, the view of Echo Park is striking with Steamboat Rock dominating the landscape.

As we were returning to the 4Runner, a storm cloud was advancing towards Yampa Bench Road and the setting sun produced a fairy light. We took full advantage of that.

Back in Vernal, we still had not received a drop of rain. The forecast has not been up to today, which makes me say that the meteorologists here are not better than those at home !!!

Tomorrow, we are leaving Utah to move toward the Rockies. Unfortunately, the forecasts (do I believe them...) are not so good for the upcoming days.
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[JohnTheLuck]

Day 39:

Start point: Vernal UT
End point: Winter Park CO

Distance driven: 489 km

Yesterday's weather forecasts were finally confirmed; when we woke it was raining, but when we went outside, we noticed a more marked change on the mountains.

We are so glad we went to Echo Park and Yampa Bench Road yesterday because today it would have been impossible to go there.

We also originally planned to hike in Dinosaur National Monument before leaving the area but by passing by the park we realized that the very low clouds would have prevented us from enjoying the view over the heights of Rainbow Park and Island Park. So we continued our route to Colorado. Once we left Utah, we gradually left the dry, desert climate to join a more mild climate in the mountains. The hardwoods began to have their autumn ornaments.

As we drove east we began to see the Rocky Mountains as the snow began to accumulate on their summit. This is good news for the photographer, but a very bad news for the hiker because several trails to come are located at altitude. When looking for a spot to photograph the Rockies, we noticed a side road, the CR-227, climbing up the hills. The view was splendid and the road high, a real gem.

Continuing on the US-40, the segment we were riding won the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway title as she slipped into a canyon dug by the Colorado River.

We arrived fairly early in Winter Park and the surrounding mountains were wrapped in clouds and snowfall continued. We wanted to see the state of the NF-149 road to Rollins Pass West. As no one was present at the beginning of the road, we decided to go through one end. From the start, traces of snow were present in the undergrowth. A thinning allowed us to see the Winter Park Mountain nearby.

Depending on the orientation of the mountainside, the snow was present or not, and the sun was shining and the yellow leaves shone brightly. As the road continued its climb, we reached the spot where the precipitation began, at that moment very light.

One of the points of interest on the road was a railway bridge used by a railway to cross the Rockies.

We then turned around at this place because the time was passing and the light of the day also.

Tomorrow we hope to return to complete the route and take a hike on the Continental Divide Trail passing to the top. However, as it is currently snowing at our hotel at a lower altitude, we are concerned that the road becomes impracticable or especially dangerous. We will notify tomorrow morning.
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[JohnTheLuck]

Day 40:

Start point: Winter Park CO
End point: Estes Park CO

Distance driven: 377 km
Distance hiked: 8.5 km

As the weather forecasts were raining all day, we slept, until we opened the curtains to see that the sky was completely clear.

Although it was colder than yesterday, we ventured up the mountain to Corona Pass. Very good decision because the scenery was fairy with the trees loaded with snow felt during the night. The road was snowy but with only a few centimeters and the water holes had a thin layer of ice on the surface. We were the first to borrow it today.

Arriving at Corona Pass, we hiked a short segment of the Continental Divide Trail that runs through the ridges with spectacular scenery on either side. There was between 5 and 20 cm of snow but the progress was still good.

My wife dreamed about this trail so she was so happy to hike it. But as the clouds from the valleys rose up and blocked our view, we decided to turn back before we reached the point of return that we had set for ourselves. She made me promise to come back and go one day. Done!

Although it was only 1 Celsius at the beginning of the trail, the sun was very strong between the clouds. We were quite warm on our way up, and very comfortable going down.

Back at 4Runner, while the sky seemed to want to clear a little, we set out on another trail on an old railway track (the same as the wooden bridge of yesterday). The trail descends slowly and is free of major obstacles. At the beginning, we had a view of the ridge that we partially walked (the highest point on the left below). The view of the valley and the mountains was simply spectacular.

We crossed two wooden bridges formerly used by the railway and in excellent condition despite their age. That was cool!

The trail ends near the Needle Eye Tunnel, whose access is blocked due to the stone falling. We could not think of the colossal effort of building such a road in these steep cliffs.

On the way back, we had to climb the slow slope back to our vehicle. The sun was always present. As we thought the sky was going to be bored, we had not put any sunscreen. Tonight we have light sunburns on our face. It's ironic that this happens on the coldest day of the trip so far!

Back on paved roads, we headed to the Rocky Mountains National Park to ride the Trail Ridge Road circulating on the summits. On the way, we passed some beautiful views of the Rockies.

When we arrived at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center, we learned that the road was closed due to the weather. We then had to retrace our steps and go through the south. As it was getting late, we preferred to use the interstate rather than the secondary roads. This detour cost us about two hours.

Tomorrow, conditions should improve and the road should be open. We still have several hikes to go before we undertake our long trip back home by the end of the week, already ...
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[Ray Dunakin]

Great scenery! You're very fortunate to have the time for these lengthy trips.

 

[JohnTheLuck]

Great scenery! You're very fortunate to have the time for these lengthy trips.

Yes, it was awesome today. We should spend the next few days in Rocky Mountains NP and more beautiful scenery is expected !

And yes I am very lucky to be able to make these long trips. This is needed since driving from Montreal QC to here is 3 complete days, so that already 6 days traveling without doing anything.

 

[JohnTheLuck]

Day 41:

Start point: Estes Park CO
End point: Estes Park CO

Distance driver: 133 km
Distance hiked: 8.4 km

We spent all day at the Rocky Mountains National Park. We traveled to the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to inquire about road and trail conditions. The Trail Ridge Road was still closed but on a shorter segment than yesterday. Another closed road we wanted to travel tomorrow was the Old Fall River Road, which is the old road going up and giving access to other trails that we hope to hike.

Then we went to the Bear Lake area. Along the way, we made a few stops at several points of view, and unusual things crossing the road.

We wanted to go for a very long hike in the Bear Lake area, but to our great disappointment the parking lot was already full. We were informed that we should have arrived before 8:00 am to be sure we have a place, which we will do tomorrow. It is likely that the fact that the Trail Ridge Road is closed, the visitors fall back on the sectors always accessible.

We have nevertheless taken the opportunity to spot the place, such as the Flat Top Mountain, when it is quite possible that we would walk along a path rising on the extreme right and then skirting the ridge towards the mountain in the center.

We then headed to Trail Ridge Road, telling us that we could at least enjoy the open portion. To our great satisfaction, we were able to go through it completely, the snow removal and ice melting being completed.

As it was very nice, we decided to walk a trail that starts on the Trail Ridge Road. The Ute Trail runs through a plateau before descending to the bottom of the valley. We only wanted to go through the high section and get back to our vehicle. At first the road was visible, but after climbing a slope, we were alone in the world.

The trail was partially covered with snow, and sometimes thick enough to force us to go around. There were many traces of animals in the snow, which also complicated the tracking of the trail. As a result, very few people were on the trail. We had the place practically on our own.

At the end of the plateau, we noticed a small promontory and we continued to enjoy the view. At that moment, the clouds began their slow but steady progression and the sky of a beautiful blue gradually became obscured.

At to the promontory, we briefly conversed with two men who had passed us on the way. They pursued further as we began our return.

Roughly a third of the way back, the clouds enveloped us and hid the view within 100 meters. We followed the path but lost it in the snow. There were many traces in all directions, but especially those of animals.

As the mist thickened even more, we were joined by both men. We then proceeded with them using our GPS and theirs as it was impossible to find us otherwise. After a walk that seemed like an eternity because our situation was a little worrying, we finally joined the trail and our vehicle.

Tomorrow we will try our luck with the trail that we wanted to go through today. It is a much more frequented trail and less elevated so there should be less snow.
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[JohnTheLuck]

Day 42:

Start point: Estes Park CO
End point: Estes Park CO

Distance driven: 73 km
Distance hiked: 15 km

Today again, we stayed in the Rocky Mountains National Park for a long hike. We want to hike as much as possible before the long drive home. Sorry guys, but the 4Runner saw the less action of the trip so far.

In order to secure us a parking space, we got up very early. The sky was overcast and very low, but there was no precipitation at that time. The goal was to cover the Sky Pond Trail, a trail climbing along three glacial lakes.

The first lake, The Loch, is reached after about 4 km with a relatively gentle slope. The waters were very bright, creating beautiful reflections. the trail runs along its entire length with magnificent views.

We then arrived at the difficult obstacle of the day. The trail climbs a steep slope that was partially covered with snow and ice. Then we had to climb a wall near the Timberline Falls with only a few places for grip. With the good advice of two Denver University researchers who came to take water samples, we overcame this impressive challenge.

We then arrived at the second lake, the Lake of Glass, which is also very beautiful.

Farther, separating Lake of Glass and Sky Pond, we crossed some rocky areas by way of managed paths, probably built with a lot of effort and sweat.

Finally, we reached Sky Pond, the ultimate goal of the hike, located under the Andrews Glacier. When we arrived, the view was superb despite the clouds. We were very fortunate to see a small clearing allowing us to see the top of the mountains surrounded by blue sky, the only clearing of the day.

As we watched the show, we two researchers had completed their preparations to sail the lake and take their samples. There are people who have a pretty nice job, do not they!

As we were back at the 4Runner early, we traveled on the roads looking for opportunities to see wild animals. We were fortunate to be able to observe for more than an hour a group of elk with its dominant male protecting its females.

Tomorrow is already our last day of visit before our long return home. We should still be hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, one last time.
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[JohnTheLuck]

Day 43:

Start point: Estes Park CO
End point: Omaha NE

Distance driver: 973 km
Distance hiked: 0 km :cry2:

We got up early in a light rain. The weather forecast indicated a small clearing to arrive at around 8:00 am. So we went to the starting point of what was to be our last hike of the trip. Arriving at the parking lot, it was snowing ... Add to that that the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall Road were closed again, we decided to start our return.

We made a short stop at Fort Collins at RCI to get some goodies for the 4Runner. Stay tuned on my build thread for more soon!

We are in Omaha, Nebraska for the night. Tomorrow we will be doing more than 13 hours to get as close as possible to the house and keep only one day shorter for Saturday, scheduled day of return.
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[graciedad04]

Day 43:

Start point: Estes Park CO
End point: Omaha NE

Distance driver: 973 km
Distance hiked: 0 km :cry2:

We got up early in a light rain. The weather forecast indicated a small clearing to arrive at around 8:00 am. So we went to the starting point of what was to be our last hike of the trip. Arriving at the parking lot, it was snowing ... Add to that that the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall Road were closed again, we decided to start our return.

We made a short stop at Fort Collins at RCI to get some goodies for the 4Runner. Stay tuned on my build thread for more soon!

We are in Omaha, Nebraska for the night. Tomorrow we will be doing more than 13 hours to get as close as possible to the house and keep only one day shorter for Saturday, scheduled day of return.
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Where you staying in omygod nebraska?

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[final]

Have a safe trip back and thanks for sharing your journey with us!

 

[JohnTheLuck]

Where you staying in omygod nebraska?

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We stayed in Central Omaha. since we changed our plans during the morning to began our travel back, we stopped at a McDonald's for Internet access. The connexion was so bad we were barely able to search for an hotel. We reserved rapidly, but we later found out it wasn't the best location.

 

[JohnTheLuck]

Day 44:

Start point: Omaha NE
End point: Mentor OH

Distance driven: 1327 km

We had a great day under the sun, but very long since it was only on the road. We drove for more than 13 hours. We are in Mentor, Ohio for the night. Tomorrow in the afternoon, we will be finally home.
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