driving through capitol reef

So after Moab, you take a left and go south towards Lake Powell, and pass Goblin Valley Campground on the right. You take a right and go west through capitol reef to get to Escalante. But you can fill up at this literal hole-in-the wall, or shop built into the side of the mountain.

They likes their meat 'round these parts.

Driving through the factory butte area, where much controversy regarding OHV use is an ongoing issue. Please check this link to learn more: Factory Butte, Utah: A Tale of Irresponsible Land Management

Escalante and Zion

Escalante, Utah isn't the easiest place to get to, but you take a beautiful drive through the Captiol Reef National Monuments that gets neglected as we push on through to the Grand-Staircase National Monument where our friend Alysia works.

























Dirt+ Sand + Water + Hay = cob mix. Repeat all day. We did this for a good 6 hours and we made a bench that has a great view out the window. A lot of work goes into each and every inch of her hand-built strawbale house.




















Old granary high on a cliff.






















Zion, the Watchman. We set up camp with this view. We didn't move for 5 days. We took the shuttle to various hikes, and made a basecamp.

zion and moab