Deb and Karl's RV Adventures

The summer went so fast and we saw so many amazing sights.   But we were also looking forward to getting home, and we decided to get on the road before the Labor Day weekend rush.   Spent our last night near Hatch, Utah, at a campsite next to a small river.   Watched a beautiful last sunset, and then saw 4 planets appear, and then amazing skyfull of stars. Did have a short "detour" before arriving at the campground.   Luckily at a gas station, it was noticed that we had a bad tire.   Then another bad tire . . . turns out it was related to bad shock absorbers.    Six new tires and 4 shock absorbers later, we were on the road!  Thanks everyone for sharing in our adventure.  Happy Trails to all!!

On to the Tetons, just south of Yellowstone.  We headed to Signal Mountain campground, which is "first come first served".   Snagged a nice spacious spot, which turned out also to have a clear opening for the satellite internet.  Bonus!  Signal Mountain campground is on Jackson Lake, so we took our chairs down to the lake for happy hour sunset several days.  Next day, took a hike starting at the campground, up Signal Mountain.  About 6.5 miles.   There were signs posted in the area about a mother bear and 3 cubs, so we stayed on the lookout and made noise.  No sightings!  Nice trail, and there SHOULD be great vistas from the top of the mountain, but the smoke from forest fires throughout the West hid the views.   Sad.  On the way down the mountain, some sprinkles started, a good excuse to go to Deadman's Bar for lunch . . . right there at Signal Mountain lodge area. Next day, a paddle on...