Headed west Friday afternoon

Backstory: Daughter and best friend had planned a car camping trip with a heading of west. They’ve been following some car campers’ journeys and wanted to try it themselves.

Best friend backed out so my daughter was pretty bummed. I told her, “shite, I’ll go!” Then the real planning started. This is my youngest daughter’s last semester and I’m hoping we make some great memories on this trip before she moves out and tries to make her claim in this world.

She’s a scheduler and the itinerary maker. I told her to to keep the itinerary “loose” because “you never know what the weather is going to do.”

Reading her notes, we’ll spend the night in/around Austin Friday (she needs boots so we’re stopping at REI). Then on to Big Bend to camp.

Next up is driving to GCNP with a few stops along the way. I think this is a two day drive according to schedule. We had to reroute to the south rim because the north is closed for winter.

Then it’s on to Zion, followed by Bryce and/or Arches. She’s got spots reserved for primitive+ camping where needed.

Plans as of now is to hit Mesa Verde before checking out Palo Duro again and then heading home.

I am an avid camper so while she is sleeping in the truck, I’ll be tied off to two trees in my hammock or a tree and the truck. I am so fricking excited to be headed out again!

We’ll see how much we can fit in the ten days of travel. Wish us luck and photos to come (not of daughter).