The Route
UT-128 from Moab to I-70 is designated the Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway. It is scenic and should be considered a 45 mile drive "you don't want to miss". We took it, got onto I-70 near Cisco, crossed into Colorado, and passed Grand Junction, Clifton, Parachute, Rifle and New Castle. We stopped in Glenwood Springs 203 miles later.
Along the Way
The terrain changed drastically as we traveled northeast.
UT-128 followed the Colorado River most of the way.
The terrain levels off as we leave the Colorado River gorge and approach the northern end of UT-128.
Scenes Along I-70
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| Entering I-70 from UT-128. |
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| Mt. Garfield outside Grand Junction |
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| Tunnels are fun |
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| Approaching Glenwood Canyon |
The Campground
There are few campground choices in Glenwood Springs. Glenwood Canyon Resort turned out to be a great selection. They offer rafting, a zip line, a ropes course, a rock climbing wall, bike rentals and tours.
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| Site #303 |
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| There are lots of trees. |
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| The Colorado River runs by it. |
We met two campers from San Diego with an unusual car tent.
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| These campers are having a great adventure and attract lots of attention. |
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| A closer look at their unique tent. |
Tomorrow
We'll connect with Stu Horowitz, Carol's brother-in-law, in Denver.
So, have you done (or did you do?) a zip line adventure? I'd definitely encourage it! Beth and I did it in Costa Rica, and it was wonderful, even though I am often afraid of heights. Do try it!
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