Our first house out here was in West Jordan. That was in 1993 to 96. Definitely a boring road. Lol That palm tree looking thing is called "Metaphor: The Tree of Utah" but most out here call it The Tree of life. Whatever you do on that road it is best to resist the temptation of thinking you can drive out on the Salt Flats and make it back to the highway. Most only make it a few feet before they realize their mistake.
Another neat thing about the Salt Flats is how they move the sections of water around out there. On one drive there will be salt in some areas and water in others, then two weeks later it can be reversed. The actual place where they hold the land speed record events is getting so thin and soft in places that some racers are worried about the future of racing there.
I have taken my kids dirt bike riding at Delle, at MM 70 where you can just ride and ride for miles without having to turn. It is a mix of dirt and salt flats. When that salt gets wet it is very slippery and has the consistency of wet cement.
Great post Billy, and let me clarify, I loved the drive and marveled at the scenery and the desolation...
I drove on I-70 from Denver about 5 years ago into Southern Utah. Hit Bryce and Zion National parks. That Southern Utah route is one of the most gorgeous rides I'd ever been on...would love to do it on my Harley before I check out...
Very Nice.
And the scenery is so different depending on which direction you go. Some places you would swear you're on another planet. Then you have Lake Powell down south, which actually has more shoreline than the State of Fla and up north there's Bear Lake, a natural beauty with water colors like you find in the Caribbean. Like you said, a great state for outdoor fun.
It’s now May..Once again you are wrong.....We won’t be back to “Normal “ until we get a vaccine in 12-18 months..
Jon Ostrower, the editor of The Air Current, put it, “there are only two things that airlines can do to make people come back.” He explained what they would be: “One is a vaccine, so people feel safe going to the airport or sitting with 150 strangers in a plane. The other is people having the wherewithal to travel. Do you have a job? Do you have enough money that you can think of taking your family on a vacation? These are things that control the airlines’ future, and that they cannot do anything about.”
Airline industry in bad spot. Even when recreational travel returns to normal, its likely business travel never gets back to previous levels. Too many companies realizing how much can be done remote and how inefficient it is to spend 1000s of dollars for just for someone to attend a meeting for a few hours.
I absolutely love Harrah's Cherokee. Only a 3 1/2 Drive and beautiful setting. One of the best Non-Vegas properties there is...
Went to the casinos just west of Salt Lake in Wendover Sunday. All 3 of the bigger casinos there were sold out for the night. Only about 10% of people were wearing a mask. Part of the reason I went was to get a bet in on the NBA championship but all sportsbooks were closed, even the kiosk betting at the Nugget, which uses William Hill Sportsbook .Won't be able to get back there until June 25, so hoping they will be open by then.
Sold out? Did you have to reserve a spot or something? I presume high rollers will get priority at Caesars properties like Diamond Elite and Seven Stars since we bet/play the most.
Seperate crap.shooyers with big titied croupies
Seperate crap shooters with some big titied croupiers and alchohol.
I did some gambling in Wendover. Came away with a coffee mug with Wendover on it and basically broke even. Drove from Salt Lake to do something for the evening.
Not sure how many true high rollers are in Wendover. Lol I looked into going on Sunday night on Sat night but didn't get a reservation. Sunday morning I decided to go for sure but my 2 favorites were sold out by then so I ended up at the Peppermill. Weird that for how crowded it was, I didn't wait at all for food Sunday night or Monday morning.
