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<\/a><\/p>\nAfter we all said our goodbyes and went our separate ways from Valley of the Gods, Bob and I took off in our respective campers for some smaller group adventuring (small group = Bob, me and my dogs)<\/p>\n
Comb Wash<\/a>, which runs along the Comb Ridge is not only a lovely drive, but the area has ruins and a brave history. I’d like to come back and spend more time here.<\/p>\n It’s not a difficult drive, but there are definitely some sandy washes that could be tricksy in the wrong vehicle.<\/p>\n We passed two struggling motorcyclists on street bikes and after getting a couple more miles up the road, we stopped and decided to go back to see if they needed a hand, or recovery strap. As we got back into our trucks for the turn-around, the two guys rode up. We all chatted and found out that they were from England and were making the trek to Bonneville<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bob wanted to go up to Bears Ears<\/a>, so with our eyes on the weather which called for storms in near-by areas, we headed up. I seem to have a blind spot when it comes to the words “mountain” and “drive up” and found myself yet again on a steep incline with sheer drop-offs at my side. Breathe.<\/p>\n We made it to the top,<\/p>\n but clouds were filling the sky, so instead of continuing on over, we decided to go back down and find a campsite, hopefully somewhat protected from the impending storm. Getting to the top had been an exercise in fear-control for me as the road was a steep incline, full of twists and curves and sheer unprotected drop-offs. Bob reminded me how to utilize my lower gears for the drive down – a lesson I’ve learned a few times but seem to forget since I don’t use them often – and going down the hill was easy! I am still excited about that lesson and don’t think I’m likely to forget again.<\/p>\n First, we did a drive around Natural Bridges National Monument\u00a0<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n