There were a couple more wonderful days in Flagstaff – golfing, of course, with new friends Jane & Larry at their course, Forest Highlands.  Beautiful scenery and a fun day.  There was also a great Thai dinner at Pato with drinks before at the historic Monte Vista – again with Jane & Larry and more new friends.

It was now time to move on again – and todays destination was Jacob Lake on the Kaibab Plateau.  Even though we have traveled 89 and 89A many times between Flagstaff and Park City, we continued our efforts of ‘new adventures’ along the way.  Having passed the sign for ‘Lee’s Ferry’ many times – this time we took that right turn to see what was there.  Surprises awaited with more beautiful Arizona scenery in Marble Canyon – –

Big mushroom rocks among the rock formations.

– – – And there we were at Lee’s Ferry on the Colorado River.  This is the only place in hundreds of miles where one can easily access the Colorado River from both sides.  Therefore, it historically served as an important river crossing and starting in the mid-19th century was the site of a ferry operated by John Lee (thus – Lee’s Ferry!).  Boat service continued here for over 60 years until a bridge was built in the early 20th century.  Lee’s Ferry served as a military outpost for 19th century settlements in Utah and today is the boat launching point for those whitewater adventures through the Grand Canyon.   This day it served as our scenic lunch spot (E even took her shoes off and waded in the river!!)  – –

Our lunch stop – Magic along the Colorado River.

Enjoying the river scenery ….

….and watching the Grand Canyon bound river rafters heading down river.

Ahhh;-)  What a refreshing stop!  Now – on to Kaibab CampeRVillage and our new campsite home for a couple or days (another new experience).  Magic had a lovely spot in the pines at Jacob Lake with a one mile trail through the forest that took us to the best soft serve chocolate ice cream cones and homemade cookies at Jacob Lake Inn every afternoon;-)!!!  A little more strenuous hike was the East Rim Viewpoint hike which took us 2 miles in each direction with a 1400 vertical in those 2 miles;-(   This was definitely our cardio for this day – BUT, the reward was beautiful views – –

For some reason we decided we wanted to hike down to the bottom of the canyon…

….from up here to down there. Yikes

There were enjoyable sights along the way.

Including this beauty.

We DID make it out alive – although ‘dead’ the next day;-)

Thankfully the next day was a travel day – so more rest, so to speak.  And there we were – our home away from home – spot E6 at PC RV Park – –

Good to be back to our summer place.

Back in the cool, refreshing air of Park City for a couple of months – ready for golf, dinners, visits and whatever else comes our way;-)

Keeping you posted – E & G from Magic