First Stop - Elko, NV
The Shiloh Inn is a great dog-friendly hotel -- they hand out treats at the front desk. Laika was excited to learn that being on the road means she gets to sleep on the bed, something she doesn't get to do at home!
Hotel Beds Rule
On the road
I think this is just east of Salt Lake City.
Road Dog
Laika was very endearing as she curled up in her spot next to the sleeping bags in the back seat.
Steve at the wheel
With a nice red-rock background.
Steve Driving
Entering Wyoming
A new state for me!
Wyoming Scenery
It was really home on the range; we saw the antelope play.
Wyoming Big Sky
More Wyoming out the car window
Steve in his new hat
Wyoming Beauty
It's the land of cowboy novels I read as a kid.
Dogs don't do scenery
Wyoming view
More Wyoming
More driving.
Is it time for a treat yet?
This is boring.
Wyoming Sunset
Thank you for making the car stop!
More kisses?
Pike's Peak
Steve at Pike's Peak, CO
Making the snowball...
Throwing the snowball!
The cog railway train we road up on.
The crew at the top drove up to within a mile of the summit, but had to stop because of ice, and walked the rest of the way! They were finishing their opening preparations as we arrived by train.
Me, Steve, and Lynda at the top of Pike's Peak.
Laika and Cousins
Laika had a great time in Colorado playing with Bonnie and Skyler.
Laika, Bonnie, Skyler
Laika, Skyler, Bonnie
Pooped pooch!
Lap of luxury
We were all spoiled at Lynda and John's house!
She could get used to this
But oh no, we insist on taking her on the road again!
Arches National Park
Ram sculpture at Arches National Park
Raven sculpture at Arches National Park
Ewe and Lamb at Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Delicate Arch at Arches National Park
Dogs are not allowed on trails at most national parks. But while Steve climbed to the view for Delicate Arch, Laika and I found a 4x4 dirt road that offered us an excellent view of it also!
Delicate Arch at Arches National Park
Mesa Arch at Canyonlands National Park
This view made me tear up completely. Utterly beautiful.
Looking out from Mesa Arch
Me at Mesa Arch, Mesa Arch at Canyonlands National Park
Another tourist snapped this photo for me while Steve waited with Laika at the trailhead. The lady taking it was nervous because the cliff drops off completely right behind me.
View thru Mesa Arch
View through Mesa Arch
From Mesa Arch
Looking out further from Mesa Arch
Juniper Berries
Canyonlands National Park
Juniper tree
Canyonlands National Park
Raven in a Juniper Tree
Mesa Arch at Canyonlands National Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Utah
Our campsite at the park; four weeks ago they opened new bathrooms, and two weeks ago they opened new showers. Our timing was perfect.
Red mud paws and mouth
Laika, after digging around in the mud at Goblin Valley. She got to make use of those new showers, too, before getting back into the car!