Category: Camping

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How this was done is beyond me! The views are just as amazing from the various overlooks. I was going to hike up to Inspiration Point Overlook but I was beyond tired. I had been up since midnight and it was almost noon time and I was starting to get hungry + it was time to head over to my campsite to get set up. I ended up going to a diner not far from the campground to grab something to eat for lunch.

Usually Im camping in a tent, but this time I decided to sleep in our SUV. It’s a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. I left enough room on the drivers side (back) door to get in and out. I didnt put blackout curtains on the rear window and front windows. I used a sunshield for windshield and put up blackout curtains for more privacy.

I made myself a sandwhich for dinner and after eating, I went to take a shower. I noticed after going through my pictures that I didnt take any pictures of the bathroom and campground. I will say that the water was nice and hot. The bathroom was nice and clean. The campground sites are pretty tight and you are pretty close to your neighbors.

* The extension cord is in no way being pinched. The window is cracked and I used electrical grade tape to seal the opening. *

As much as I planned on how I would cross. It did NOT go well. The ranger stated that if at any point you would get wet, it would be here and she was not lying. She advised to take off your shoes; which I did. I tied them together and put around my neck. It wasnt until I went through my backpack, did I realize I had water shoes. *facepalm*.

The rocks/boulders were super slippery. Just as I was crossing the middle part, I slipped and went face first into the rushing water. I ended up soaking wet and my favorite hat went floating down the river. Thank goodness my wig was secured or that would have went floating down the river too! LOL! I had my phone in a waterproof pouch; which I should have had recording.

After gaining my balance, I decided that I would not attempt to keep going but looking back, I should have. I was already wet and was half way over any way. I made my way back over to where I had started and lawd jeevus. It was like scaling a mountain because you had to get your feet, hands and fingers just right so you didnt end up sliding.

Just all the more reason why I’ll be going back. After looking at some videos, maybe I can get up with others that will be doing the hike that day.