Torrey, Utah.

I have three free days so I ride south.

I end up in Torrey, Utah at the Wonderland RV park.

I can pitch my tent here.....

 or rent one of these cabins.....

 or stay in the sheep herder wagon.....

 But no, I choose this...the price is right and even though I feel guilty for not using the tent I brought......

 ............the guilt feeling goes away when this happens...  

 My 'backyard'.

 Later that night I go here for dinner.

 Excellent burger, and super service!

The next day (Saturday) I find a place to watch the Independence Day parade.

 The best part was the classic cars.

 Then I'm off for a ride on the Burr Trail.

 I stop and take a short hike into this slot canyon.

 On my way back out.

I continue on to Escalante and 'lunch' here;

Berries are good for you...right?

 The Three berry shake...my favorite kind of health food!

 Aaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnd it's raining again.

I somehow time my ride across the exposed Hogback for the worst part of the storm. I can almost say, "one thousan..." before the thunder sounds after the lighting hits....  My ears were tingling by the time I rode out of that storm.

It was a great ride despite the rain. 600 miles of southern Utah beauty!