From Capitol Reef it was gorgeous scenery, great roads, and great wx. I had seen signs for the last couple days that warned drivers that it was Open Range country. I hadn’t really thought about what this meant until I came around one curve, and found a herd of cattle in both lanes. I was able to slow down enough and they seemed no more interested in blocking my way, than I did in bothering them. Never really paid attention to how large the cattle are until your next to them, and they are larger than you on your bike. The older ones meandered off, but the young calves danced and kicked around. These were the ones that had me concerned. From here I went to Arches, Canyonlands, and Moab for the night. Arches and Canyonlands
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