Virtual Hike to Bullfrog

Posted on December 18, 2017 by vanbraman

I am a little late with this post, but my virtual hike has continued and I recently made it to my latest way point at Bullfrog, Utah.

The progress of my virtual hike has slowed down lately, and I really need to get back to taking long nightly walks. Tonight was an example. The combination of temps in the low 40’s and a good book kept me on the couch reading and watching a basketball game.

Escalante, Utah, Bullfrog, Utah, Lake Powell, HikingThis section of the virtual hike has been from Escalante to Bullfrog in the Southwest section of Utah. See: Virtual Hike to Escalante Much of the hike has been through the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. This area has been in the news this month, so it was interesting to think that I was virtually hiking there.

Escalante, Utah, National Monument, Utah, Hiking, Virtual HikeThe rugged area is really beautiful with a lot of incredible vistas.

Utah, Scenic, Escalante-Staircase, National Monument, HikingFollowing the path on Google Maps was really cool and scenes like this made me think of someday visiting this area of Utah.

Bullfrog, Utah, Hiking, Virtual Hike, Ferry, Lake PowellBullfrog is on the shore of Lake Powell. From here I will cross the lake and continue the virtual hike.

Bullfrog, Utah, halls ferry, halls crossing, lake powellAt Bullfrog there is a marina and in Bullfrog Bay you can see many boats. There is no bridge to get to the other side of the lake, but there is the Charles Hall Ferry.

Halls Ferry, Utah, Lake Powell, WildernessThe nearest bridges are far away and my virtual hike would have been much longer to my next destination if I had not chosen to cross on the ferry from Bullfrog to Halls Crossing.

The next destination will be another place that I would like to visit someday. My younger sister and her family visited there earlier this year.

The Four Corners Monument has always been a bit intriguing, but more about it after I virtually hike the 142 miles. I am actually already 20 miles along the way. Unfortunately the Google car has never driven along the highway from Halls Crossing so I will not be able to enjoy the first part of virtual hike as much.

Steven

 

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Neighborhood Holiday Decorations

Posted on December 17, 2017 by vanbraman

This evening I took a walk around the neighborhood and took pictures of some of the holiday decorations.

Snowman, Hunter, Gun, Christmas DecorationsI have seen this inflatable for the past couple of years. I like the big snowman with the cap, vest and rifle. It always brings a smile when I see it. It reminds me of living where you have snow and where hunting is much more common than here in California.

Ghost Deer, Lawn decorations, white lightsThe first thing that comes to mind with this picture is ‘Ghost Deer’. They do look a bit transparent. Luckily they are a couple blocks away from the hunting snowman.

Noel, Christmas Decorations, HolidaysI like the colors here. Green and Blue are two of my favorite colors. The wreaths and letters on the garage door are classic decorations. Not too showy, but make a statement.

Winter Scene, Colorful lights, winter wonderlandHere is another nature scene with trees and deer. The candy canes look a bit out of place, but overall a nice decoration.

Inflatables, decorations, Colorful Holiday DisplayHere is the most heavily decorated house in the neighborhood. Almost the entire lawn is full of inflatable Christmas decorations. It is also listed in our local paper as one of the best decorations in town so I had to walk past a couple times to get the picture I wanted. People were stopping by for a look and cars were in the way.

It was good to have a nice long walk. I have been a bit behind on my walking and need to get back on track.

Steven

 

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