...and that's where we saw that some fellow who was driving from Redding to Carson City went missing June 19, 2020.
I decided to move along, The route took us through Susanville. I was hoping they would have a big Welcome to Susanville sign I could mug next to but the store signs in the background will have to do.
I was driving along and noticed an SUV behind me that seemed like it might be a Highway Patrol car. As I went over a little rise I saw lettering on his roof confirming it. I was doing the speed limit on cruise control but you always wait for the lights to come on. As a passing lane came up, he came along side and passed me...then another one passed me, and another, and another. There were a total of 7 K-9 patrol cars traveling along. If you look closely they are visible in the middle of this lineup for a road construction hold.
I arrived in Carson City about 1:30PM, had some lunch and then headed for Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest and a drive along the Kings Canyon Road. Its a well traveled 4 wheel drive road. I've driven on a number of gravel and forest roads but this was the first one that high clearance and 4wd was needed to get through.
There were only a few tight spots that took a careful bit of driving and taking the right line to get through...this was one.
It was actually easier than it looks, the jeep just went right through. I did air down the tires to make the ride over choppy rocks smoother and give more traction over larger rocks like this one. There were plenty of views.
As I got to the end of the track I saw this sign...I did not see one of these on the end that I started on!
...well I guess Jeeps can get through also! It really wasn't that difficult. After this I went along the Lake Tahoe Shore drive. It was scenic but packed with people, too many to make it enjoyable.
To end the day I was able to get a takeout salmon salad from the Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint!
Tomorrow I travel US 50 across Nevada; the Lonliest Road. Probably boring as all get out but something I wanted to do. The route is https://goo.gl/maps/HcgxkoefjVS2jqkR6
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