From the Reno area we moved on to Las Vegas via Highways 50 and 95, two of the more scenic and smoother roads we have encountered in the US. Crossing over Hoover Dam was a unique experience, especially in a motorhome. The new crossing road and bridge, under construction are modern marvels. The old road is narrow, curvy and slow, though the views, museum and statues on the west side are something not to be missed.
We decided to stay 3 days in a lovely National Park before heading home. The park is contiguous with the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - the name given to an area northeast of Flagstaff containing the results of much volcanic activity – we saw several colorful cinder cones formed by extinct volcanoes, and large expanses of lava and ash, mostly unobscured by vegetation and still pure black in color. Wupatki National Monument is nearby and is one of several sites preserving pueblos of ancient peoples. The pueblos as you can see all have a distinctive deep red color and were made from thin, flat blocks of the local Moenkopi sandstone.
From Flagstaff we headed home with some haste as numerous tropical storms from the Gulf of Mexico were building in intensity in the Texas area.
We did make it home without problem and await our next adventure!
