The crew and I are into our second week at Cedar Pocket Campground.
Virgin River Recreation Area in northwestern Arizona
Come along with Bridget, Reggie, and me! The sun will set soon!
Reggie wants us to hurry up and go . . .
At sunset Bridget prefers her car. She walks every morning and during the day.
“Tonight we’ll take the trail.”
The campground is in front of the mountain, concealed by the slope of sage and creosote bushes. That’s rabbit brush in the foreground.
The trail begins near the campground entrance and is only two-tenths of a mile long.
It goes up a small hill.
The trail is paved, making it wheelchair accessible. Smooth riding for the Bridge!
At the trail’s end is a circular area with boards that explain the rocks and how the landscape was formed.
Reggie tries to see what “West” looks like. Bridget looks south.
The four directions are marked in the concrete slab.
Bridget relaxes. Reggie is everywhere!
The air is fresh and cool at this time of day.
Reggie’s had enough of this. “We’re right behind you, Reg!”
Wherever one walks, the massive rocks are part of the experience.
I flip the tether back and forth over Bridget’s head as Reggie scurries from side to side.
We haven’t camped among Joshua Trees since last winter!
With Reg in the photo, you can see the height of the Joshua Trees.
The next scene is looking northwest from the trail.
The day use area hasn’t seen much use since we’ve been here. The person in the photo below has been using it as his own, personal campground, however. Stealth camping!
The day use area has shelters, trash barrels, and restrooms ($2 a day).
The next photo is a rare sight!
The reddish part of the triangular rock in the background is usually a light orange or coral color. Recent rain and the light of late day deepen the color of the rock.
The Virgin River, the day use section, and a bit of the interstate
At sunset darkness creeps over the campground just as the mountains light up!
Reggie sniffs in front of a tent “pad” of sand.
Every evening we’re given a dramatic reminder of the majesty around us!
Our campsite is to the right, out of frame.
One last look before we go inside for the evening . . . .
The mountains and cliffs darken into silhouettes in moonlight.
The crew likes to turn in early.
“You two look ready for bed! Up you go, Bridgie Baby. Okay, Reggie Man, hop up and get in your spot. Here’s your blue monkey. N’night, cuties . . . .”
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