We made the drive northeast from Loma Linda to Southern Utah for a quick visit with my parents who drove out from Ohio. We explored Bryce Canyon soaking up new memories and reflected on the old ones many years ago when David, Emily, and Ashley were present. It was the first time I've revisited a vacation spot to a national park. It made me miss those times of complaining about long hikes and watching Ashley freak out when a bug landed on her.
Katie needed a break from hiking and decided to go vertical.
A view from "Rim of the World" trail. We hiked over 5 miles starting on this ridge and then made our way down switchbacks to the bottom, thought the "hoodoos" and then conquered a steep climb to the top.
This part of the canyon looked like a "city on a hill."
There were remains of past fire damage all throughout the park.
I took this photo for Jason. A friend of mine who always asks me to take pictures looking up. He just likes them.
Enjoying a game of Euchre at the Bryce Canyon Lodge.
After miles of hiking in hot temperatures we escaped the chilly nights and enjoyed a great dinner at the lodge.
Sunday morning. Katie beginning the packing process as Dad and Cheryl prepare bacon, eggs, and toast for breakfast.
On our way home we drove Route 14. It is a scenic byway through the Dixie National Forest. Our timing couldn't have been better as the leaves were changing their colors.
This was an interesting place and hard to describe. At 9,500 feet in altitude it looked like alaskan tundra mixed with mountain evergreens and clear lakes.
It was nice to see the fall colors. It has been almost seven years since I've been able to enjoy the colors of a Midwest fall.
What a crazy fall break! We covered lots of miles in the past week and spent plenty of time with family and friends. Now it is Monday morning and I await my first class of the fall quarter. In one hour life will get crazy again. Let the adventure continue!
Katie needed a break from hiking and decided to go vertical.
A view from "Rim of the World" trail. We hiked over 5 miles starting on this ridge and then made our way down switchbacks to the bottom, thought the "hoodoos" and then conquered a steep climb to the top.
This part of the canyon looked like a "city on a hill."
There were remains of past fire damage all throughout the park.
I took this photo for Jason. A friend of mine who always asks me to take pictures looking up. He just likes them.
Enjoying a game of Euchre at the Bryce Canyon Lodge.
After miles of hiking in hot temperatures we escaped the chilly nights and enjoyed a great dinner at the lodge.
Sunday morning. Katie beginning the packing process as Dad and Cheryl prepare bacon, eggs, and toast for breakfast.
On our way home we drove Route 14. It is a scenic byway through the Dixie National Forest. Our timing couldn't have been better as the leaves were changing their colors.
This was an interesting place and hard to describe. At 9,500 feet in altitude it looked like alaskan tundra mixed with mountain evergreens and clear lakes.
It was nice to see the fall colors. It has been almost seven years since I've been able to enjoy the colors of a Midwest fall.
What a crazy fall break! We covered lots of miles in the past week and spent plenty of time with family and friends. Now it is Monday morning and I await my first class of the fall quarter. In one hour life will get crazy again. Let the adventure continue!
2 comments:
Scott, It really makes me miss the western mountains and scenery! I'm glad you got to see fall colors; now I won't have to send you those colorful fall leaves in the mail!
Glad you and Katie could take a break with family this summer.
Love you both,
MOM
I still freak out when I see a bug. My Rule is, if its bigger than a quarter there is room for concern!
Looks like you guys had fun! Love you!
Ashley
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