Yesterday we took a drive in the jeep. We took the top down and had a great time and incredible views. We drove into Arches and took a back road out. Then after getting gas in Moab and chocolate malts at Milt's (they were fabulous) we drove out to Dewey Bridge. It burned last Sunday evening. This was on the National Historic Register. Apparently a 7-year old was playing with matches at the campground some ways from the bridge. But the fire traveled along the bank of the Colorado River and burned the old wooden bridge. Here are some pictures as it looks now.
At this time, there are no plans to retore it again. But I'm hoping they will. It was a beautiful white wooden bridge. You can read about the fire in the Moab Times Independent newspaper. They have color photos on line of the fire.
Flickr didn't upload the images as I had put them in so they are out of order. This, of course, is Delicate Arch. Took this from a 4-wheel drive road just past the viewing area. (We were here long before we drove out to Dewey Bridge.)
Now, back to Dewey Bridge.
This plant is called Loco Weed. But isn't it pretty? This was in Arches also, but it is all along the River Road. Looks nice, but sure don't want it in my yard!As usual, more photos of the bridge and Arches in our Arches folder and Dewey Bridge folder.
5 comments:
How was the Jeep without the top?
We loved it. Definitely the way to go. Got a little sun (forgot the sunscreen) but not to bad. We really loved driving up the River Road with it off. Oh..the views.
So we were thinking about coming up in August to get out of the heat here. What do you think?
Love to have you anytime. But it will be warm here also. Though maybe not as hot as Phoenix. Do plan on coming. Can't wait to see you.
Thanks for writing this.
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