Yesterday along I-70 in Utah

[ronwoodcraft]

The person in the photo's is an Indian lady who sells her crafts at the rest area where I stopped.

As always, please remember you have to click on the images a couple time to see full size.


Sorry, I can't edit the title. It's I-70, not I-5.

 

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[G.I.B.]

That's some mighty pretty country...

 

[old digger]

Cool photo's! Looks like there is a little bit of a grade coming up through that pass?

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Cool photo's! Looks like there is a little bit of a grade coming up through that pass?

Yeah, It is fairly steep, but doesn't go very far before leveling out.

I pulled over here a couple of weeks ago thinking about taking a picture but didn't. There was I guy parked there in a large pickup with a loaded flatbed trailer. I didn't realize he was broke down, and he thought I was stopping to help him. I didn't tell him any different, and gave him a ride to Green River, UT.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Love Utah, it is my favorite state. It has an amazing number of National Parks within a 300 mile radius..
Arches, Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Canyon Lands......

http://www.fiveutahparks.com

 

[tamrock]

Beautiful sky's, wonderful colors - very nice shots! and get those road figured out ther eastbound driver. I think your headin in to Green River. I've seen a couple of run-a-ways over the years on that hill ahead of ya. Freight was scattered all over the side of the road.

 

[Mr.T]

Very nice photos. Looks lovely there.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice photograph! Thanks for sharing...

 

[DizzyDigger]

Gorgeous pics Ron, as always. I love that country
down there...were you off of 191, or right off of I-70?

Also, is that your truck with the covered wagon behind it?
Can't tell for sure, but it looks like a new Volvo...if so, you're
driving a Cadillac! (always wanted one..lol)

 

[curious kat]

Really lovely shots and awesome place....Dino land!

 

[old digger]

Yeah, It is fairly steep, but doesn't go very far before leveling out.

I pulled over here a couple of weeks ago thinking about taking a picture but didn't. There was I guy parked there in a large pickup with a loaded flatbed trailer. I didn't realize he was broke down, and he thought I was stopping to help him. I didn't tell him any different, and gave him a ride to Green River, UT.

Good for you!

 

[packerbacker]

Nice pics. Yeah, you had me going with your I-5 & Utah comment.

 

[texasred777]

Great pictures, Ron. Very beautiful, rugged country. I've been through Utah a few times, but never saw this area. If I ever get back through, I'll be sure to see these places! Thanks for the views!

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Gorgeous pics Ron, as always. I love that country
down there...were you off of 191, or right off of I-70?

Also, is that your truck with the covered wagon behind it?
Can't tell for sure, but it looks like a new Volvo...if so, you're
driving a Cadillac! (always wanted one..lol)

Thanks Mike, It's a company truck that I live in. Not really by choice just don't know what else to do. It is new, but it's a T680 Kenworth which does make the life easier.

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Nice pics. Yeah, you had me going with your I-5 & Utah comment.

Yeah PB, I seem to get my wires crossed sometimes.

Many Thanks to ALL for your input.

 

[DizzyDigger]

Thanks Mike, It's a company truck that I live in. Not really by choice
just don't know what else to do. It is new, but it's a T680 Kenworth which does make the
life easier.

I hear ya Ron. A company cars go, that T680 is one sweet ride.
It's definitely got that Volvo look though, so it must be a damn
efficient cab design.

Some days I miss the hell outta being out there. Most folks
don't realize that, for drivers, the fun is in the driving; it's the
rest of the BS ya gotta tolerate can really make life miserable.

Good equipment, decent loads and pay, and maybe even a
company that actually gives a crap about it's drivers is about
all ya can hope for.

Haven't been in the seat in almost 14 years and I still get
that "gotta go" feeling once in a while. I've was making
trips to So. Cal about every 6 months to prospect with
an old friend, but he passed away in May. Generally made
10 day trips, and it was a 3000 mile run by the time I got
back home. Long drive to make in my old '87 Toyota 4x4,
but 3k a week is about the average for most OTR drivers.
Less than that and you're not making much.

 

[packerbacker]

btw ron, what kind of things does that lady sell at the rest stop? Just curious, Indian things for the tourists?

 

[ronwoodcraft]

btw ron, what kind of things does that lady sell at the rest stop? Just curious, Indian things for the tourists?

I should have taken a picture of the goods they offer. This lady was not the only one. They have all kinds of Indian goods, including silver & turquoise jewelry, pottery, bows and arrows made in the authentic tradition, and other artwork. I didn't really look too hard at what they were selling. Might try to get a pic next time. They set up their selling stations at view points and rest areas in NM and AZ also.

 

[ronwoodcraft]

btw ron, what kind of things does that lady sell at the rest stop? Just curious, Indian things for the tourists?

I stopped by here again on Thursday. Only had a small amount of time. I wanted to
to get more closeup pics, but it started to rain and they began covering up their goods.

 

[texasred777]

That's some great looking merchandise! Are the prices reasonable? Some of the jewelry looks fabulous.