My flight to Las Vegas las night was delayed and I did not reach my hotel until 2 AM local time (5 AM my time).  I slept in before starting the three-hour drive to Kanab, UT which will be my base of operations for the next few days (weather dependent). The sky was overcast for all but 30 minutes of the day which made for generally uninspiring photography.  I ventured out to the ghost town of Paria where I found the best light of the day. When even slightly wet, the dirt roads in this part of the country become muddy and treacherous. It is very easy to get stranded and I was appropriately cautious not wanting to start my adventure with a tow truck rescue. I was very happy that I insisted on a true 4×4 with high ground clearance (Jeep Renegade) rather than the all-wheel drive SUV imposter that was waiting for me at the rental agency.