I landed in the north end of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Wyoming. It feels like the middle of no where. Big sky and spacious wilderness.

The camp host, Fa, greeted me with a German accent, barefoot and looking like he just arrived from a Rastafarian compound in the Caribbean. Nice chap – I’d like to know his story. Then there is one big rig RV in camp that keeps turning on his generator…grrrr. Must need to keep his ice cream cold as he fires up his satellite TV to watch Fox news. I found a quiet camp with a great view.

I thought I would take my first bath in the chilling waters of Flaming Gorge, when to my delight there is a HOT shower in the rest room, solar powered. Such good fortune. Settled into to a beautiful evening sky, sunset and stunning views.

After a short morning hike I could not resist a dip in the gorge. Water temp about 63. Preparing for the frigid, big waters of northern Michigan.