Nov. 17, 2018
Poverty flats is a large BLM Boondocking (Free dry camping) area about 10 minutes north of the east entrance to Valley of Fire SP. Many people visiting the park stay here and commute to the park. We could have done that but for an extra $10 a day, it was worth it for us to stay in the park for the gorgeous sites and the showers with virtually unlimited hot water, a major consideration in the equation.
That’s not so say Poverty Flats doesn’t offer some great views. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon, usually the kiss of death when looking for a good campsite. While most of the choice spots were occupied, the views at the site we choose weren't to shabby. Oh did I mention the 4 bars of Verizon LTE!
Eastern sky at sunset, with the rising moon.
Another 10 minutes to the north is the town of Overton, NV. with a grocery store, hardware store and library with free WiFi for your heavier duty data needs, what more could you want.
Also in Overton is the Lost City Museum, built by the CCC on the actual prehistoric site of the Ancestral Puebloans. A very interesting way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Nov. 22, 2018
With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching and since we weren't near friends and family, we decided to spend it right here and stay out of all the hubbub. Joan fixed a great dinner and in the afternoon we contacted everyone to wish a Happy Thanksgiving. We had a good day. Tomorrow we continue on our journey south for the winter. sorta like snowbirds eh.
Coming next, don't know, we haven't done it yet!
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