Great Basin Nat'l Park... huh?

I barreled out of California and into Nevada, discouraged to learn that I was only 3,200 miles from Massachusetts,
but encouraged to learn that the way to Tom's Place was so clearly marked.
Unfortunately, I don't know Tom. He must really rate though, huh? I wonder if I can get a "Jay's Place" sign installed on I-95 in Portsmouth.

There are helpful people everywhere on the roads in Nevada.


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It’s 8 o’clock and it’s dark. I'm in Nevada, barely, near the Utah border, in Great Basin National Park. Betcha’ never heard of that one, eh? I hadn’t either. I arrived in the dark, set up camp in a fairly legal location, at about 7,700’, near an active little stream. I have no idea what it looks like around here, so it will be exciting to wake up.

I'm betting the weather gods know they owe me one, so I’ll sleep under the stars, leaving the tent in its stuff sack, where all good tents belong. Last night was my first night inside in a while. I will have a couple more chilly nights outside, then a few nights inside in Boulder with Beth, and then I'm heading as far south as possible, as fast as possible!

There are a lot of stars out tonight, the dark sky is clear, and it’s in the thirties. I’ll sleep well. Sweet dreams!

I woke up,

quickly drove to the road’s end at 10,160’, and enjoyed the views. Nice views of the basin, way down there, but I think I know now why none of us ever heard of this National Park.


Anyway, it’s a convenient stop en route to Utah’s treasures, and I'm off!