Dinosaur National Park Challenge Firstly we don’t think about whether getting out of a situation we worry about getting in, right? Learn more in Dinosaur-National-Park-Challenge-Bob Davis Podcast 1062. Getting Out Can Be Tough Secondly getting out of something is often way more challenging that getting in. 42 Miles of Dirt Road Therefore the challenge in Dinosaur National Park is the 42 miles of dirt road to get out. US Park System Above all don’t get me wrong. This is one of the oldest parks in the US Park System. And it is one of the largest. Echo Park Campground Is Amazing Even more it features the Echo Park road and Campground, which are truly amazing. But there’s more. Ancient People Most importantly the Petroglyphs of the Fremont People. Abandoned Ranch And even an abandoned ranch dating back to the turn of the last century. Campground At The Confluence Of Three Rivers Finally I could go on for hours about the campground nestled in the rocks at the confluence of three rivers. In addition there are at least two other campgrounds I now know of that might be more accessible. And Bones Further did I mention there are Dinosaur bones there? Two Great Days Most importantly I spent two great days in the campground. Killer Meals In the same vein I went on some great hikes and had some great meals. Great People Likewise I met some great people. I was worried about getting out the way I got in. Take The Beach Road! So I was thrilled when I met a camper who told me to go out the River and Bench road. No Climbing, She Said In short it meant no climbing, she said. To sum up this is where the adventure and challenge began. [Editor’s Note: I keep calling it the ‘Beach’ Road, but it is in fact The Yampa Bench Road.] Begin The Ordeal Because getting out turned out to be quite an ordeal. Certainly the rest of the details are in Dinosaur-National-Park-Challenge-Bob Davis Podcast 1062. Oh I have Been On Bad Roads I have certainly been on bad roads before. A Certain Charm But this one had a certain charm I will not soon forget. Adventure As a result this podcast is the story of the adventure. Sponsored by Ryan Plumbing and Heating of Saint Paul Dinosaur-National-Park-Challenge-Bob Davis Podcast 1062 The post Dinosaur-National-Park-Challenge-Bob Davis Podcast 1062 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.