drivetofive

Odometer (Legend):  528,058

Odometer (ILX):  60,756

Trip Distance:  430 Miles

Hello readers:

Just a quick note of gratitude to those who have followed my travels for the 2.5 years since Drive to Five was born.  I thank you for your continued interest and I look forward to having you along (digitally, anyway) for each and every future trip!

Today, I drove to my hometown in Utah to spend a couple of days with family and friends.  By 7:00 in the morning, I was at the junction of Loop 101 and Interstate 17 in north Phoenix.

My next turn was at Highway 74, the Carefree Highway, where I had the two-laner to myself as I made my way toward Wickenburg, Arizona.  Dawn and dusk are my favorite times of day to drive.

Nestled midway between Mesquite, Nevada, and St. George, Utah lies a campground called Virgin River Canyon.  It’s home to 75 developed sites and overnight use costs $8.  I haven’t ever stayed there but it’s a scenic place to pit-stop along Interstate 15 in the Virgin River Gorge.

This stretch of I-15 was one of the most expensive pieces of road ever constructed, at an estimated $100 an inch.  That’s because it plows through huge sandstone cliffs and required a great deal of time & effort to complete.

Once I arrived in St. George, Utah, I visited my favorite car photo backdrop:  Pioneer Park on the Red Hill.  Pioneer Park covers 52 acres and is a rock climber’s paradise.  Growing up, I spent a lot of time there with friends.

Here are a few Thanksgiving shots that I captured of the ILX.

It was a perfect day for windows-down cruising in St. George, with plenty of sunshine & temps in the 60’s.

Soon, it was time to head over for dinner with the family, including grandma.

Smells like home cookin’!

On the agenda for tomorrow:  A local hike that’s sure to provide some stunning views.  More on that later this weekend.  Thanks again for following, and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

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