We just got back in from supper at the Salt Flats cafe at the truck stop. And - in the parking area across the road, where you usually see a few semis and maybe a broken0down car -- there are dozens and dozens of campers - - tents, RVs, big rigs, little pop-ups. The place is crawling with 'em - and there are a few BLM/Ranger vehicles, lights flashing red and blue, stopping folks that are heading in to the camping area at the Bend in the Road. The "cops" are advising folks of the muddy conditions - if you go in, they tell 'em, you'll be putting yourself at risk for big towing bills and stuff like that. Go if you want to - but don't say we didn't warn you.
It looks like there's quite a big party atmosphere at the parking lot. No idea how bad it is in the Bend area right now, and we did see a few vehicles that had been in the mud when we drove past - and they're out on the pavement, so it can't be too bad.
We'll make a decision tomorrow or even Sunday if we have to move Salt Talks away from the bend. We'll probably move it to the new Museum's parking area. There are at least a couple of dozen rigs and tents there tonight -- it's working out well. Stay tuned for details on Salt Talks.
PS We didn't have a camera with us when we went to supper. Sorry for no pics.