While staying in Kanab we were fortunate to be able to connect with Eric and Andrew, on a mission for EXP Journeys, who were exploring 4WD routes in the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness. Luckily for us they got a flat tire, so we were able to catch up to them before reaching the Paria Canyon Overlook. We stopped here and Andrew took some Drone footage of the red Jeep climbing up some difficult 4WD roads. Then we followed them out to Smokey Mountain Road, designated Route-230 and begins in the small town of Big Water, Utah. We turned onto Route-231 which goes to Warm Creek Bay. Along the way we drove 5 miles through Crosby Canyon, and the smooth texture of the canyon walls was evidence that the canyon was underwater long ago. Crosby Canyon is very narrow in places and the road surface is sandy, this route is tailor made for jeeps, so Andrew was filming us through the narrow slot canyon, great footage! Warm Creek Bay is a terrific fishing location, with a large peninsula to set up camp. Click on thumbnail to view images
EXP Journey Luxury Camp
Another encounter with EXP Journeys was the opportunity to visit their luxury camp near Zion National Park on BLM land. One of Ericka’s close girlfriends was celebrating her 40th birthday at the Camp and we were invited for dinner. Dinner was prepared by Chef Sean from Kanab, and was a culinary delight.
