Capitol Reef National Park
We started our trip in Capitol Reef by setting up camp in the National Parks' Campground. As you can see the campground was a big spot-O-green in the area. The leaves on the cottonwood trees were just starting to open and the fields of fruit trees were in bloom. Creating a aura for the eyes and nose. It was beautiful and I took advantage of it in the morning and evening hours.
Day 1:
Nate had a day of hiking planned. I was game but it was difficult getting everyone else excited about it. We entered the first trail, a canyon that leads to a series of potholes, with an angry, upset kid. Luckily, things turned around and by the end of the hike we were a happy family again.
But at the start of the next hike, to an arch, the group became agitated and the emotions increased.
It then clouded up and started to rain. Nate decided that all thisThis family picture was taken at the Sunset Point Trail. It is described, on trip advisor, as "A short trail with geological viewpoints and photo opportunities." We went late in the evening to see the sunset over the formations but instead enjoyed a lite rain and cloudy sky's. We ran the trails while making bird calls before cuddling up on this exposed rock for our family photo.
Rain in the desert is beautiful.
Day 2:
It was on this hike, to Cassidy Arch (named after Butch Cassidy), that
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Cassidy arch |
we realized Tanner's has a weakness for stories and songs. He hiked the whole way up, without complaint, making up and listening to stories. One of the stories we told was the love triangle of ketchup, mustard, and hamburger. Tanner then hiked the whole way down belting out Christmas songs. I am sure the other hikers felt like tossing him off the cliff face he was hiking but we all thought it was better than the long winded whine we usually hear.
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