Leaving Arizona for Utah

It was sunny and warm on March 17th when we checked out of Kingman KOA. We took the Andy Divine Drive on Route 66 through Kingman as we turned onto AZ 93 north.

We passed by 'Old Chloride' a living ghost town where they once mined silver chloride.

“Today, Chloride is a peaceful community of approximately 250 people. The mines are closed, the residents are active, semi-retired, retired, business people, families and artists who enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in the village. Some say Chloride doesn't have any ordinary people living here - just characters! That may be true! Three movies were shot there, 'Help yourself, 'Like a Hobo', and 'Seven Spanish Angels”

We drove 82 miles before we entered Nevada and towards the Hover Dam.

The New Bridge over the Colorado River, Can't see the Dam but you can see a small bit of Lake Mead. 

The Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge is an arch bridge in the United States that spans the Colorado River between the states of Arizona and Nevada.

There were many tourist on the bridge to get a good veiw of the Hoover Dam.

After Bolder City we joined I-515, through Las Vegas which had it's moments with the high volumes of traffic. It was a relief to drive out of the city and merged on to I-15 north.

The 116 miles drive through this section of Nevada was great and as we reentered north/west corner or Arizona for 29 miles the Interstate become interesting with the vista and winding highway.

"This terrain was though the Grand Canyon and along the Virgin River Gorge, located between Littlefield, AZ and. St. George, Utah is a long canyon that has been carved out by the Virgin River in northwest Arizona. The Virgin River Gorge connects the southwestern rim of the Colorado Plateau and the northeastern edge of the Mojave Desert. I-15 runs through the canyon and crosses the Virgin River several times. The Virgin River Gorge section of Interstate 15 is one of the most expensive parts of interstate highway ever constructed. Due to the winding of the interstate, the canyon is also noted for its tricky driving conditions. This canyon is popular among rock climbers, hikers, and campers."

We arrived in St. George at the Temple View RV Park at 2:30 pm. Randal handled the curves and traffic very well throughout the 225 mile trip which took three and half hours. There was a time change to Daylight Savings Mountain time. One hour ahead.


So until next time remember"Discover It and Live It".