In the middle of nowhere, and everywhere, at the same time. Surrounded by the Amasa Back to the north, Hurrah Pass to the east, the Anti Cline and Hatch Point to the south, Canyonland's Dead Horse Point to the west, and the Colorado River running alongside, you've discovered Base Camp Adventure Lodge.

While we think the trail getting here is not far from a freeway compared to three years ago when we got here, most people that arrive still seem to think of it as an off road adventure. It's a rare individual that gets out of their vehicle and isn't amazed at the breathtaking surroundings.

When you leave your room, you can travel a couple hundred feet in any direction and begin your exploration of the incredible beauty that surrounds this canyon land paradise.

When you are planning your trip, you must make Base Camp Adventure Lodge a part. Worry about what you are going to do and see on other parts of your trip, but don't worry about this part, the options are limitless and we'll take very good care of you.

CHARACTERS YOU MIGHT MEET:

Kobae: Security tortoise, hiker, and in his mind, excellent rock climber.

Rockie's: Squirrels that hangs out with Kobae usually sharing his food and occasionally running through the lodge.

Alvin, Simon, and Theodore: Chipmunks. No picture available. Camera shy.

Bugs: Rabbits that hangs out with Kobae occasionally. They expect their carrots early in the morning and about an hour before sunset. They get grouchy if you're late.

Tom: Turkeys occasionally seen in the back yard.

Bambi: Mom and doe seen by the sheep pen, in the back yard and on the beach frequently.

Pinto, Thelma (white), and Louise (gold): : Sheep that live on the property. We leave their pen door open 24/7 and they wander by occasionally.

Numerous: Birds that now compete with chipmunks, squirrels and rabbits for the morning and evening feeding.

Linny: Six year old girl and Tom's best friend who helps around the lodge and is a frequent occupant.

Tom: Nice guy that lives at the lodge and part time tortoise herder. No picture available. We didn't want to scare you.

THINGS YOU’LL HEAR OCCASIONALLY:

Gunshots? Big Horn pounding heads not far from Base Camp and echoing across the valley.

Mortar Round? Peregrine falcon diving on Canadian geese at upwards of 140 miles an hour.

Thud? The falcon geese thing has concluded.

Wall pounding? Kobae is ready to go hiking and wants out of the laundry room. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. The Pandora's Box of the tortoise world is in there.

Devil worshippers torturing women? Holy crap. I especially dislike this one. Fox in labor, once or twice a year it echoes into the night.

Daytona 500? Dominant hummingbird chasing the others round and round the lodge.

Pitter patter? Various critters making a run through the lodge on occasion, looking for your food.

"Sorry Tom. I'll never, ever, do it again." Linny.

No sound at all? Most of the time.