Rosemary, have you had a chance to explore the West Desert yet???

Rosemary, I agree that there is something unique about it out there. Possibly the lack of people, the feel that over time little has changed... not sure. We'd explore out there a lot and came across old homesteads, graves, lots of mining stuff, critters, the beautiful wild horses... just amazing. I was actually born in Dugway, so maybe that is why it holds an extra inner charm for me. ;)

Here is the book. http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Sojourn-Womans-Nights-Adventura/dp/1580050409/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243170996&sr=1-1

Great! It is a worthwhile book. It is a lot of history as well as maps with hiking info. It is mainly about the west desert by Delta, but West. That is soooo remote, where I truly feel away from everyone and everything. have you done the pony express trail that goes just south of Dugway Proving grounds? That is a great one to take and then just grab a turn out and hike around there (not on the army side...lol!!) There is actually a good book writing about a women who lived out there for 30 or something days with no contact with anyone. I can't remember the name of it just now, but will. I will so envious when I read it. Have you gone to Great basin National Park near Ely, NV? THat is a great one. Sorry so lengthy... hope you like the book!!

Are those beautiful little girls your granddaughters? Your other pics are great too!!!

Good for you by doing your hiking the "old" way. I am not into gadgets myself, but a lot of the times we go out with our kids and just for safety of them, I felt we needed it. I personally love to just go and "be" in nature. Something so amazing and powerful being surrounded by outdoor world with not a soul insight! You can definitely find that in the west desert or southern utah, or for that matter the west!;) I have a ton of websites that each have here and there great info. I'll forward them to you since they don't do me much good out here!:( Take care!

We miss it there a lot! Texas is huge, but very little public lands... all huge ranches! We have explored a lot of areas out there. If you ever want any ideas or whatever, or just to share your experiences, I will live it through you!;0) Do you have a GPS? Key thing to have out there. Do you rock hound at all? Utah is amazing for that! We did that a lot as well. Keep me updated on your travels... I am soooooo jealous!