After much debate between UBox, car shipping, driving, flying and walking, I came to the executive decision that the trip back home from Santa Monica to Wisconsin would involve my trusty SUV (which started flowing oil today – nothing $800 that I don’t have can’t fix) pulling a 6x12 UHaul trailer.  On a positive, I am down two living things from the last time I took this journey – no mom and no 16lb Triton, may he rest in kitty heaven. This time my fellow adventures will consist simply of Driver and Oscar, who will be heavily sedated.

Now the fun of planning begins! The next executive decision I have made is to say forget it to hotels. I have purchased a trusty $39 tent on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Wenzel-Alpine-8-Feet-Dome-Light/dp/B002PAT60S/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1378423202&sr=1-1&keywords=tents+for+camping), and we are camping! Forget the sleeping bag, I’m moving with pillows and blankets, who needs more? I mean car camping can’t be that much different from Uhual camping, right? I just need to make sure I can get in and out of all campsites without making a U-turn or needing to reverse.

 

I am currently debating between route one and route two.

 

 They both start the same, head up through the desert to Vegas and on to Saint George, Utah. The path’s diverge at famous Fishlake National Forest, a recreationalist's paradise known for its beautiful aspen forests, scenic byways, motorized and non-motorized trails, elk hunting, and mackinaw and trout fishing. Recreational opportunities include scenic drives, mountain biking, snowmobiling, ATV use, hiking, and camping. Maybe this is a good spot for night one?!?!

I was trying to put a picture of Fishlake… instead I found this website - http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/

 Utah is pretty cool!!!! th

I thought if I took route two I could avoid some of the really big rocky mountains… but it appears those go pretty far north. Damn continental divide… Anyways, I shall keep you guys updated on progress and decisions!!