May 8, 2018
Deciding to do scenic routes we headed north out of the monument on Hwy 95, West on 24 through Capital Reef National Park and stopped in Fruita at the historic Gifford House for pie. Orchards are plentiful here and the pies are fantastic. Again petroglyphs along 24 on the rock walls. 
From here we headed south on Scenic Hwy 12 to Boulder, Utah, population 180. A park ranger suggested we go to Hell’s Backbone Bar & Grill. Frequented by people around the world this proved to be a wonderful meal.
Pulled off on National Forest land for another great night of slumber before heading down to Kodachrome Basin State Park. This park is a spectacle of towering sandstone chimneys, changing in color with the days mood. The color and contrast against the blue sky prompted National Geographic in 1949, with consent from Kodak Film Corp, to name the park Kodachrome.
I know – “Momma don’t take my Kodachrome away”
Then a short hike to Shakespeare’s Arch and more views of its surrounding.
Always intrigued by rock faces. See the gnome?
Night 2 – BLM Land
So many beautiful, diverse and interesting rock formations you’ve found on your journey. Rock n roll, but not down a mountain, Smith’s!!!