tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post2731893560464653974..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Campground Full? Not quite...Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65185013759135862892015-04-18T18:43:30.905-04:002015-04-18T18:43:30.905-04:00Yes, it probably is one of the best times or perha...Yes, it probably is one of the best times or perhaps in October or early November and even then I think it will be busy but there is no way I would want to be anywhere close to here in the summer time, I think it would be a zoo!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37004198466869973872015-04-18T18:40:33.832-04:002015-04-18T18:40:33.832-04:00And this is low season, we wouldn't want to be...And this is low season, we wouldn't want to be here during high season. The park is totally stunning.<br /><br />Kevin used to work the counter at a RV dealership and he offered a discount if someone questioned a price or was very interested in a product and it meant winning the person over. I think places like this need to have a little flexibility or as you said their sales will go down. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7935484716339897052015-04-18T18:36:04.264-04:002015-04-18T18:36:04.264-04:00Yep, our timing was perfect!
Agreed, this part of...Yep, our timing was perfect!<br /><br />Agreed, this part of the country is spectacular, looking forward to seeing more of it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62489890512430807112015-04-18T18:34:37.325-04:002015-04-18T18:34:37.325-04:00So far Utah is definitely impressing us and we wil...So far Utah is definitely impressing us and we will be back to see more. It has some of the most amazing National Parks in the whole of the U.S. and that is just going by what we have seen already with our own eyes and the rest with pictures that we have seen from other people's blogs. It is a definite DO NOT miss state!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84150634299290358752015-04-18T18:31:37.417-04:002015-04-18T18:31:37.417-04:00So very true, you have nothing to lose and everyth...So very true, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by doing this.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22617200351017142072015-04-18T18:30:36.295-04:002015-04-18T18:30:36.295-04:00We are certainly happy with ourselves, having been...We are certainly happy with ourselves, having been able to snag one of the very last spots available there.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-55370145092122072572015-04-18T18:29:15.923-04:002015-04-18T18:29:15.923-04:00We have seen so many beautiful pictures of Bryce a...We have seen so many beautiful pictures of Bryce and would love to have more time to see it but it looks like it will have to wait until we return to this area in the future and guaranteed we will! It is a stunning area with LOTS of hiking available.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-25620151527068289922015-04-18T18:27:07.164-04:002015-04-18T18:27:07.164-04:00Yes, we were very lucky nabbing that site, so glad...Yes, we were very lucky nabbing that site, so glad that we decided to take the time and drive around there ourselves.<br /><br />It was their loss that they weren't willing to discount the price of the water pump, instead of getting some money they go NO money.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42664993268310853222015-04-18T18:24:42.586-04:002015-04-18T18:24:42.586-04:00I wish we had the time for Bryce, perhaps on our w...I wish we had the time for Bryce, perhaps on our way out from Kodachrome Basin Park we will be able to squeeze in a night, if not we will certainly be back to this area when we have more time.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33668680391232024952015-04-18T18:22:16.850-04:002015-04-18T18:22:16.850-04:00Thank you Cheapchick!Thank you Cheapchick!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18365542577967259022015-04-18T18:21:52.394-04:002015-04-18T18:21:52.394-04:00Thanks Connie and Barry, and yes we will enjoy it ...Thanks Connie and Barry, and yes we will enjoy it for sure!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4546628156647306142015-04-18T18:21:12.774-04:002015-04-18T18:21:12.774-04:00As much as we would love to see these parks I real...As much as we would love to see these parks I really don't think we will have the time. We are already talking about a return trip to Utah when we will have more time to spend here. There is just way to much to see and do here.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78243419434087540102015-04-18T18:18:55.552-04:002015-04-18T18:18:55.552-04:00Thanks Janis, the scenery is absolutely beautiful!...Thanks Janis, the scenery is absolutely beautiful!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77940949590589034762015-04-18T18:17:19.198-04:002015-04-18T18:17:19.198-04:00We will never drive by a campground that we want t...We will never drive by a campground that we want to stay in again without double checking for ourselves rather than just taking someone else word for it . They have several handicapped sites as well and if by 8pm or so that evening they aren't occupied then they will open all but one of them up so someone can use it for that night only.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49361524342233350582015-04-18T18:14:21.218-04:002015-04-18T18:14:21.218-04:00Kevin has now ordered it online and it will be del...Kevin has now ordered it online and it will be delivered to Jackson, Wyoming where we will pick it up on our way through. There was no way we were paying $120US, knowing we could be it for half that price. We can make do until then.<br /><br />We are really enjoying our time here in Zion, sure wish we had even more time but there is always next year! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58760977324845036962015-04-18T11:13:09.143-04:002015-04-18T11:13:09.143-04:00Wow! Really nice pictures! This must be the best t...Wow! Really nice pictures! This must be the best time of the year to visit, do you think?annjeanbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14582358617908342637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70912494104937202862015-04-18T10:23:58.838-04:002015-04-18T10:23:58.838-04:00No wonder the place is mobbed, it's awesome. ...No wonder the place is mobbed, it's awesome. Perseverance usually ends up with a lucky outcome.<br />Bit of a let down at the RV stealership, but the Dude at the counter probably has his marching orders. No discounts. But then they wonder why their sales are down. It's not a closed market any more Enjoy your day. Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76900401281506914472015-04-18T08:22:59.313-04:002015-04-18T08:22:59.313-04:00WOW...as the saying goes...right place; right time...WOW...as the saying goes...right place; right time.<br /><br />The photos are fantastic. That part of the country is outstanding.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68575136124601588912015-04-18T03:18:52.922-04:002015-04-18T03:18:52.922-04:00Utah is one of the few states we haven't visit...Utah is one of the few states we haven't visited and while it's been on our bucket list for quite sometime we always seem to decide on other destinations to see first. Viewing your wonderful photos make me realize we'd better hurry up and just do Utah, and re site 104 shows life is just all about serendipity! Glad it all worked out.Dianne (20 Years From Now)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08230267657526416536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4466225511522854352015-04-17T23:01:51.284-04:002015-04-17T23:01:51.284-04:00We've done the same thing in parks, esp nation...We've done the same thing in parks, esp national parks, when the sign out front says, "full," we'll drive in (rather than by) and hook one of the (positively!!) last vacant sites. Hey, what have we got to lose, right? You won this time! Great scenic pics.Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46286867523298422192015-04-17T22:36:59.014-04:002015-04-17T22:36:59.014-04:00Good job getting a spot, it really is spectacular ...Good job getting a spot, it really is spectacular there!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16048176597265988319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37870604515911742672015-04-17T20:37:51.338-04:002015-04-17T20:37:51.338-04:00Bryce is my favorite too. Love the color of the h...Bryce is my favorite too. Love the color of the hoodoos.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11326469757370226582015-04-17T18:54:03.755-04:002015-04-17T18:54:03.755-04:00Wow you guys were so lucky to score a site! Good o...Wow you guys were so lucky to score a site! Good on your for trying to bargain with the guy - you never know when that will pay off.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17072210542644238922015-04-17T17:07:11.449-04:002015-04-17T17:07:11.449-04:00Bryce is my favorite. So delicateBryce is my favorite. So delicateCarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07573422498064216873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49953329691329152302015-04-17T16:10:23.434-04:002015-04-17T16:10:23.434-04:00Beautiful park - lots of great pictures!Beautiful park - lots of great pictures!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.com