Whew! We are back from a whirlwind Southern Utah trip that included Snow Canyon, Zion National Park, Quail Creek Reservoir, Cove Fort and several dozen potty stops between here and there. We camped at Quail Creek Reservoir just outside of Hurricane. We got off to a rocky start when we arrived on Wednesday with 50 mph winds and temps hovering in the 40s! It was a rough (albeit comical) night spent sleeping in our van hoping our tent outside didn't blow away! But the morning brought blue skies and WARM temperatures and most importantly, no wind. Thursday we spent at Snow Canyon, playing in the sand dunes, looking for tortoises (never found one) and hiking almost every trail there! The kids' favorites were the lava caves--we even remembered to bring flashlights and the cool air in the caves was so refreshing! The kids could not get enough of climbing rocks! The steeper and scarier, the better, as far as they were concerned. And Garrett was amazing hiking all those trails, never once having to be carried. We were all exhausted at the end of the day but we made such fun memories
Friday we spent at Zion. We were completely amazed by the beauty of it all. We took about a million pictures and especially enjoyed hiking to water in the rock and the Virgin River narrows. It was a picture perfect day, blue skies and sunshine and around 75 degrees. Again the kids loved all of the trails and especially climbing rocks and throwing rocks in the river. Another highlight was the squirrles which are completely not afraid of people! We were amazed at the majesty of the landscape and we hope to go back there soon.
On our way down on Wednesday we also stopped at Cove Fort. Garrett was way impressed with the shotgun on the wall in one of the rooms, and I think everyone else would have enjoyed it more if the wind hadn't been so gusty. Our car thermometer read 38 degrees when we stopped there in the late afternoon. But it was still neat to be reminded of the wonderful history of this fort.
As always, every camping trip our family takes is filled with quirky things that make it a trip to never be forgotten. What will we laugh about most from this trip? Rich's parents forgetting their tent and having to spend the first night at a hotel in St. George.....Cassidy getting locked in her stall in the bathroom and me having to climb under the door to let her out...Garrett spilling his drink at every meal....Us sleeping (trying to, at least) in the car the first night during hurricane force winds...Garrett telling his Dad "I'm gonna punch you in the nose, hopscotch"....Garrett snoring in the tent....
I do have to say that we have amazing kids who are great campers and had great attitudes the whole time. It was such a fun trip.
As someone once said, we may not have it all together, but together we have it all. Here's to you, King Family!
Friday we spent at Zion. We were completely amazed by the beauty of it all. We took about a million pictures and especially enjoyed hiking to water in the rock and the Virgin River narrows. It was a picture perfect day, blue skies and sunshine and around 75 degrees. Again the kids loved all of the trails and especially climbing rocks and throwing rocks in the river. Another highlight was the squirrles which are completely not afraid of people! We were amazed at the majesty of the landscape and we hope to go back there soon.
On our way down on Wednesday we also stopped at Cove Fort. Garrett was way impressed with the shotgun on the wall in one of the rooms, and I think everyone else would have enjoyed it more if the wind hadn't been so gusty. Our car thermometer read 38 degrees when we stopped there in the late afternoon. But it was still neat to be reminded of the wonderful history of this fort.
As always, every camping trip our family takes is filled with quirky things that make it a trip to never be forgotten. What will we laugh about most from this trip? Rich's parents forgetting their tent and having to spend the first night at a hotel in St. George.....Cassidy getting locked in her stall in the bathroom and me having to climb under the door to let her out...Garrett spilling his drink at every meal....Us sleeping (trying to, at least) in the car the first night during hurricane force winds...Garrett telling his Dad "I'm gonna punch you in the nose, hopscotch"....Garrett snoring in the tent....
I do have to say that we have amazing kids who are great campers and had great attitudes the whole time. It was such a fun trip.
As someone once said, we may not have it all together, but together we have it all. Here's to you, King Family!
4 comments:
Someone is on the blogging ball. Sounds like a fun, if not very memorable trip. I need to come see pictures and hear about the cave hike. So many questions for you...
Kelly that sounds like one great trip! I love the things that 3/4 year olds say. It's always hilarious! How 'bout the park tomorrow, then Angee can ask all her questions!
When are you going to make your blog private? It's the "IN" thing to do now, ya know :)
What? No Cedar City post? Hopefully soon...
I'm with Ang, I'm waiting!!!!! But perhaps Cedar City with no kids is not a picture worthy trip that you can post!?! Just Kidding :)
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