Monday, October 24, 2011

Final night at Sand Canyon State Park, UT

I found a new use for my camera - I can use it as binoculars.  Since the zoom is 18x, if I want to see something close up from The Palms that's down the road quite a ways, I can aim the camera and zoom it in.  So look out, keep your curtains closed.  :)  Just kidding.

This morning I saw some rustling in a bush across from The Palms, and I got the camera out to see what it was, and I could see the bushes very clearly.  I didn't see what made it rustle, but I've wanted a pair of small binoculars, and this camera is exactly that.  I could use it at a game or show, etc., to see the action better. Cool, huh?

Although this campground has full hook-ups, there is also an OHV accessible campground with some hookups and some primitive camping areas, too.  These are the facilities in the campground I'm in:

Restroom
Five shower rooms - nice because you can always find a shower that's available.
Inside of shower room. 

I really like these showers, because they are private rooms with hooks for hanging, a bench to put things on, and the outer room stays dry.  The shower was hot (a tiny bit too hot for me) and is a push type knob.  When you push the knob, the water sprays out in a good spray for about 8 seconds. Then you have to push it again each time for another spray.  

The rest room and showers were very clean.

Isn't this a pretty lizard?

Three birds in the bush.

Did I hear a critter?

 I think I see him!

 There he is!

 Our last sunset at Sand Canyon.


Did you know some Utah Freeways are 80 miles per hour?

Tomorrow we leave Sand Canyon.  I need to do laundry and then shop for groceries, so I plan to overnight at Walmart and then see if we can get a "walk-in" site at Zion on Wednesday morning.  Our reservation starts on Saturday.

From Me and My Dog, have a great Monday night, everyone!  :)

8 comments:

  1. Yes, that's a very nice looking lizard, Barbara. Katie sure enjoys looking for critters, doesn't she!

    Have a safe trip to Zion. We will look forward to seeing pictures of your new camp site there.

    Remember, a bird in the hand is worth 3 in the bush. (Isn't that the way that goes.) Your photo made me say that.

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  2. The sunset was beautiful.

    I would be careful with Katie trying to get at thins in a bush. In these desert places she might stick her nose into a scorpion or rattle snake.

    I don't want to b negative, just careful.

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  3. I've used my camera many times that way too. Love the big zoom on cameras! Gorgeous photos, beautiful sunset & cool lizard. I agree with Merikay, beware of the snakes & scorpions.
    Looking forward to your adventures in Zion.

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  4. I've never thought about using the zoom for binoculars. Great idea. Lil' Katie is certainly getting a nose-full. I wonder what a worm smells like? Looking forward to your reports from Zion.

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  5. Great idea to use your camera as binoculars! Maybe I can use that as an excuse to buy a new one!

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  6. When checking out potential small format video cameras I found the zoom to be scary good. Like intrusive from a mile away scary good.

    Excellent multi-tasking of the things you carry in a small living space. That's the key to not having excessive clutter when you have to carry everything with you.

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  7. I like the looks of the CG showers not to many places have those.

    The sunset is absolutely beautiul.

    Hope you find another really nice place on your next stop.

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  8. Speed limit of 80?!?!?! What about for towing - is it any different? Wow! I like to "meander" and see the views but I hate when I'm holding up traffic. Don't think I could keep up with this one though.

    Like the looks of those shower rooms. Reminds me of the ones at Seven Feathers Casino in Oregon.

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