Beaver View Campground, Utah

I want to wrap up the photos from this excursion because I have others from our more current runs that I am going to post. This was a quick weekend trip to Evanston. After a couple of nights in Evanston we headed back to Utah via State Rt. 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). This campground is right on the Hayden River and is at 8700 feet.

We were able to find a campsite without a reservation, but I would say we were lucky. We stayed at the Beaver View Campground. When we got to the campground there were several choices, and we pulled in our spot literally as the previous campers were leaving. The other spots that were open when we arrived filled within an hour or so.

Just a short walk down the trail from our campsite was this beautiful river spot. It was gorgeous, but the bugs were THICK. Not Alaska thick, but starting to get there. I would have worn my mosquito net hood if I had it.

The people who camped before left us a nice supply of firewood, so we built a nice fire hoping the smoke would help with the bugs. What is it about campfires that people will sit and talk around them?

This was bear country so we had to be careful with our food. You don't want to accidentally fall asleep with a piece of bacon in your hand out here.

Here's a shot of our rig with imagined graphics. I have often thought that maybe a sponsor could provide the funds to keep us rolling down the road. I was just playing with the logo from my friends Tevis and Sheryl's company, Cannonball Musical Instruments.

BTW, if you are a high-level player, check out their horns. They are absolutely gorgeous and superior quality. Played by lots of pros. I walked through the factory one day and saw the process. Lots of time working on the small details in craftsmanship that affect the playing and quality. Every note is turned by filing and tuning each hole and note individually, for example.

I don't know who would want to think about musical instruments while they are camping, so this shot doesn't make much business sense, but it looked good so I stuck it on here. Plus, Cannonball Instruments is an awesome company. I little publicity never hurts. You never know...

I guess it also shows the dilemma. How do you go about enjoying these beautiful, quiet places without working? Working generally involves being around many people, noisy places. How much is the right amount of each for a healthy life?

I would tow my rig around covered in graphics to be able to be on the road. I would be willing to go to gatherings of like-minded people so they could see it. Like cover it with the graphics of a motorcycle parts company and then go to races. Cover it with a spice company package and go to chili cook-offs. Now that sounds fun. Sample spices and eat chili!

I am trying to find that balance between work and peace, just like everybody else.

After a beautiful night sleeping in the trees we drove home the next morning. Total round-trip, 208 miles. 2 nights free camping, one night Forest Service, $16.