1st trip to Moab. Car toured (had dogs) Arches, Canyonland - Islands in the Sky, and Dead Horse State Park

45 miles from Colorado Springs and just north of Cripple Creek and Victor gold towns. We originally opted for The Crags but its still under floorboard deep snow/ice (17 Mar, 16). A few sites were open and 5 other campers were in the park. Planned for two days but a surprise weather forecast predicted high winds and 4-5" of snow the 2nd night. Stayed 1 night to test the systems out and played it safe, packed up, and bought our annual pass on the way out. Good thing to! 16" of snow fell, blizzard conditions, and the CO National Guard were helping stranded drivers on I-25 - all major roads were shut down. Such is Spring in Colorado high country!

We bought Gypsy from the local CW lot after months of stalking CL and other RV sales sites. For a 2006 popup she's in amazing shape and only very minor maintenance required i.e. resealing the edges and roof, a clamp on the gas line underneath and spot cleaning. After 15 years overseas, settling down in Colorado Springs and tent camping with my NYCity girl wife, its time to stay high and dry. And so it begins....