Painted Desert Ranger Cabin - VROB

It was unavoidable, I had to take Interstate 40. So, to make lemonade, I 'cided to explore some of the exits I'd skipped in previous years.


Although I didn't go in to Stewart's, I couldn't resist the insouciant smile...

Piddling into the outback came this sign...

Their website

82 miles west of Gallup, New Mexico at EXIT 303, although the road required a bit of caution here and there, The Schvoog (2008 Honda FIT) managed it.

At the park boundary sign we knew we'd "made it"....into the wilds, that is.

An area of badlands...

With its own Camel Rock...

Other beauties...this one with highlights.

Artifacts both old...

and new...