Gramma and I took the girls down to St. George. It felt so good getting out of the car and feeling the 105 degree weather! I loved it!!! Carter and Elsie stayed home with pregnant Megan since we figured all 3 wouldn't be good hikers this year. We spent a day in BEAUTIFUL Zion's National Park.
Me and the hiker girls ready to go
Gramma and girls (Hil's still not wanting picture)
You park your car at the visitor center then ride a shuttle bus to all the stops. Here we are waiting at a stop.
Gracie and I on the way to Emerald Pools
Picture moment on the way to Emeral Pools
Hils, Grace, and Abbs by the Emerald Pool
Snack break at the Pools (in the shade)
getting sprinkled on by the 1000 year old water from Weeping Rock
Two hikes down we are ready for more!
We walked the Riverside Trail hoping to hike the Narrows. Unfortunetly, the Narrows were closed due to the high, fast water. We had lunch by the river and were invaded by physco squirrels. These squirrels were NOT afraid of people. They brushed up by you like a cat. I wanted to wade in the water with the girls, so I zipped the packs up. When I turned around the squirrel had unzipped the pack, taken a package of cookies, opend the package and ate them.
wading in the river...it felt GOOD!
It was the heat of the day, but I had two little hikers who wanted to press on (yeah!!!) Abbey is afraid of heights. In the shuttle, they kept saying "if you are afraid of heights don't hike Angel's Landing" so anyway...she wouldn't. Livvie and Gramma were hot and tired so they went to the musem.
Hilary, Gracie and I hiked the steep unshaded trail to Angel's Landing. I could not believe what great hikers these two are!!
shade and a breeze AT LAST!!! (drink break)
climbing up the chains to the top of Angel's Landing
Almost there...hang on!
Breathtaking views!!
Amazing day at Zion's
Out to breakfast, shopping, and swimming today
We swam at a fun aquatics center for several hours
Gracie hopping the lilypads
Hil's turn
snacks outside in the hot sun
We took a walk over to the St. George Temple
We had a great and memorable time. Thank you Gramma!!
1 comment:
I can't believe you did that hike to Angel's Landing! I've read about it. I'm sure it would be an amazing view, but a scary hike- it sounds like! That would be a really fun trip though.
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