Stepping into Mountain Time on Day 2

We left Ely, NV around 11:30am after breakfast and we continued on US 50 and headed to Baker. We stopped at Great Basin National Park, perhaps one of the least visited park in the US park systems. Great Basin is the only cold desert among the four deserts. The park area itself is huge but paved roads are few with numerous hiking opportunities. We took a 12 miles scenic drive to the Wheeler Peak look out spot. We were at an elevation of 10,000 + feet at one point and that is perhaps the highest so far in our travels.

We headed to Utah after visiting the park. We took pictures at the Nevada- Utah state-line. It was a sad moment as we said good bye to Nevada one last time. Nevada has no stunning architecture, no spectacular must-see attractions, and no picturesque beauty like Yosemite, CA. I had tears in my eyes when I looked back one last time to glimpse at the endless desert, the brown mountains, and the miles of sagebrush.  Who would have thought that we would fall in love with such a place on earth.

Saying good-bye to Nevada, our home for the past 2 years

Welcome to Utah, Life Elevated.

We stepped into Mountain Time Zone a few miles past the border. We continued on US 50 until we joined I -15, our first Interstate in 600 miles. I-15 to I-70 to Denver is our route for a few days. We stopped at Richfield, UT to spent the night. We are staying at a Super 8 Motel owned by an Indian. Exactly, a small town in Utah has Indians. Are you serious?.

We are heading towards Moab, UT today. I ask for God's provisions, guidance, and forgiveness.

Highlights of  Day 2

• Wheeler Peak Drive at Great Basin National Park
• Highest elevation so far at 10, 000 + feet at Wheeler Peak trail. 
• Good bye to Nevada and welcome to Utah
• Entering Mountain Time Zone