Moab, Utah to Ely, Nevada.

Weather Issues.

Our plan was to drive from Moab, Utah to Ely, Nevada on the first day. Then we would continue on highway 50 to Boomtown, Nevada.

Unfortunately the weather forecast for the Ely, Nevada area was calling for high winds, rain and snow.

Leaving Moab.

We met Becky and Dennis at the Lyons Park at the north end of town.
From there, we drove north on 191. Eventually we came to I-70 where we headed west.

I saw a sign that said something about a reef. I assume this is what it was referring to.

Here is another view of the “reef”.

I-70 goes over about three passes that are over 6,000 feet. The rocks and canyons that the highway goes through are pretty cool.

From the summit of the last pass you get a nice view to the west.

As you come down the grade you can see the highway laid out before you.

Snow in the Mountains.

The mountains to the west are snow covered.

Ely.

We arrived in Ely around 4:30 PDT. A drive of about seven hours. We were all pooped.
We pulled into the Prospector Hotel, Casino and RV park’s RV park.

We found two spots that would fit our RV’s so we settled in. Once we were hooked up we went into the hotel to register.
After registering, we went into the restaurant for dinner. Patti, Becky and Dennis had hamburgers and commented on how good they were.
I had a Chimichanga. It was also very good and the prices were very reasonable.

The wind has been blowing hard the whole time and is forecast to continue to blow for the next couple of days. Patti and I decided to stay at least two nights in Ely to let the weather improve. We may stay longer if it doesn’t improve by then.
Also, I am pretty tired of diving and could use a day off.

Okay that was the ride from Moab to Ely.
When we leave Ely we will probably drive north on 93 to Wells, Nevada, get on I-80 and follow it home as there is still snow forecast for the mountains on highway 50.