The trip to the Visitors' Center at Martin's Cove was long, dry and hot. It gave us a little perspective as we asked ourselves "Why did they come this far North from Salt Lake - why not just go straight across the plains." Well, the answer was very simple - they had to follow the river. We are so glad we had an air conditioned car and a GPS. It is worth its weight in gold. We would literally be lost without it - especially in Cleveland.