Wow! Today displayed unusual terrain and included
an intense storm.
The Route
We traveled 202 miles from Towaoc, CO to Page, AZ. We started out by going southwest on US-160 toward
the Four Corners, stopped at the Four
Corners, continued west to AZ-98 and followed it north to Page. We passed through unfamiliar places like Teec
Nos Pos, Red Mesa, Mexican Water, Tes
Nez Iah, Kayenta and Tsegi along the way.
About the Day
The day was full of surprises.
It started mostly sunny, breezy and pleasant. The temperature reached the low-90s by early
afternoon. Then a squall hit. It started to rain, the temperature dropped
to 48° in about 10 minutes, and
it began to hail. A strong crosswind kept
driving interesting. Yikes!
The storm passed in 20 minutes.
The sun returned and the temperature reached 97° by the time we arrived in Page.
Getting Started
Heading for the Four Corners …
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| The desert along US-160 |
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| It sure looks barren |
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| We saw a few small herds. |
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| The last curve before the Four Corners |
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| These horses seem to be stuck on a steep hillside. |
There was no way we were going to pass the Four Corners without stopping. So, we stopped and Carol shopped.
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| We're here. |
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| What a mall! I can shop in four states. |
On the Way
The terrain captured our attention all day. Every mesa, butte, plateau, outcrop, and shape
was different and interesting. It seemed
as though a giant had dropped toys on the desert floor.
Some samples ...
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| We're driving into the squall. |
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| Lake Powell - approaching Page on AZ-98. |
Did you know?
US-160
is called Trail of the Ancients. The attractions we've seen while following it the past few days confirm the name .
Page
was founded in 1957 as a housing community for the Glen Canyon Dam workers and their families.
The Campground
We’re staying at the Page-Lake
Powell Campground for two nights.
Tomorrow
We want see Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, Horseshoe Bend, and
Vermillion Cliffs … and watch the Ohio State vs. Indiana football game.
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