Castle Chronicles

We survived Utah's scenic byway 12.  We made it to Torrey, UT in one piece, and no one got too carsick. The girls were thrilled with our choice accommodations: a seriously nice Conestoga wagon, definitely a step up from tent camping. Tent camping is fun, but the beds seemed awful luxurious. Maybe if we're good girls, J will build us one some day. (gma & gpa chose to stay in a regular room - we think they missed out).😜 We visited Capitol Reef National Park while staying in Torrey. The girls were excited to earn another Junior Ranger badge and considered themselves pros at this point. We explored the Grand Wash trail since Capitol Gorge was washed out. The girls found some geodes and enjoyed climbing on rocks and hiding in water pockets. It was fun but hot! We visited the Gifford House and bought some homemade pies to have for dessert that evening. But first, we had to explore Sulphur Creek Falls by walking along (and in) the creek until we reached the small falls where som...

July was a roller coaster. C attended VBS at a friend's church in Monument. She had a blast. We've been listening to the cd more than we care to admit. The 4 year old is quite obsessed with it. We listened to it many times on our impromptu trip to IA after M's dad passed away. (that's a blog for another day). We listened to it on our way to the Grand Canyon, and then on to Zion, and then again on our way to Capitol Reef and Moab and finally back home again. on our way an impromptu stop in Arizona Bright Angel Point Camping with a view and desserts at the Grand Canyon Lodge Evening at the North Rim Flora & Fauna Grand Canyon Hiking (Cliff Springs at the Grand Canyon) Imperial Point Junior Rangers Kanab Caves Lower Emerald Pools at Zion --- The middle and upper trails were closed  Mule deer The Narrows (Zion) Overlooks at Bryce Canyon The perfect perch Queen's Garden ...