Kaibab National Forest

Captains Log September 13 – Today we packed up and headed to the Kaibab Camper RV

Greeter at our campground

Village about an hour from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Bill and I went years ago before Rving became our mode of travel. I wasn't thrilled with our spot as it was a bit short and uneven but they were full and we had to go with what they gave us.

On the drive there we passed acres and acres of burnt pine trees. It was not the sight you expect to see at that elevation and all around the national park. When we arrived at the campground we saw some burn there as well. There is a small lake, Jacob's Lake, that is currently dry as 2 summers ago they took all the water from it to save the campground and then there wasn't enough snow fall or rain to refill it.

Once we settled in Bill took a nap while Melissa and I went on a bit of a walk along the gravel road that accesses the campground and on around the back side. Nothing exciting on the way but we did end up back at Jacob's Lake which was dry as a bone. Across from it is the the original ranger house from 1910 and we could look in the windows and see the period or original furnishings. It looked like it was set up for 2 rangers. The have a barn in back as they only had horses to get to and from the park and it was a day long ride to another ranger cabin. They were spaced a day's ride apart by the park service.

We stopped to chat with the hosts and a couple from Alaska that flew down and rented a Cruise America with a Florida plate.

Tomorrow is The Mule Ride!