I Love Scenic By-Ways!

Good Evening from HOT as hell Salt Lake City!

We made it this afternoon after a 270 miles scenic route that includes Federal recognized "Logan Canyon Scenic By-Way".

We started in Jackson, WY this morning after a "to go breakfast" eaten in the car (because I couldn't wait to get on the road! LOL); the scenery is always the same incredible one that has taken us company since once we crossed into Wyoming from South Dakota.

Here is what I'm talking about:

I decided to drive down south on US89 that first crosses into Idaho, and goes through Montpellier, Paris, and other small villages in the "Potato State" (and we have a shot to testify of that), and then we crossed the border with Utah at Garden City, which is also the start of the Logan Canyon Scenic By-Way.

Here's the Idaho road sign (not exactly the fanciest I've ever seen!):

And here is the one for Utah, which on the other side was very fancy indeed!

The scenic by-way of the the day proved to be once again a good choice on our itinerary, for the canyon itself and the Logan river, but also for the amazingly beautiful and colorful Bear Lake which at some point reminded me of the clear turquoise water of Cancun and Playa del Carmen in Mexico.

Here is a view of one of the "beaches" in Garden City, UT (Hey, maybe I could live here!):

This other shot on the other hand, is from a panoramic off-road parking area right after the beginning of the Logan Canyon Scenic By-Way:

And since I mentioned the Canyon so many times, this is a view of the canyon itself (that by the way, doesn't do it any justice):

We arrived in Salt Lake City through I-15 (who has major roadwork going on) at around 3.30PM, we drove around for a little bit, and then decided to park the car and take a walk to the Visitor Center, which is by the way, next to the LDS Convention Center.

We got maps and brochures from them, and one of those precious books with the coupons that we really like. We've been lucky this evening, excellent room for an excellent price, couldn't be better than that.

A view of State Street from the Capitol all the way down south (notice the people dressed with their "uniform" on the crosswalk?):

We went to another Brazilian Steakhouse this evening, "Rodizio Brazilian Grill". Good food, good service (a little bit slow), but nothing compared to Chima and/or Fogo De Chao. I should also say that instead of being $48 and $39, this one was "only" $24.50.

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day, as we plan on visiting the city, and then hopefully leave towards our next destination, Twin Falls, ID.

Good night dear friends,

Nico