A Most Excellent End To Summer

This weekend we took a trip down to St George and Zion National Park. It was an excellent escape and I believe we all had a great time. We left early Saturday morning and spent Saturday and Sunday in the park. The kids did a great job on the hikes, and rarely complained.

Enjoying the Shuttle Ride

We saw: wild turkeys, deer, a miniature frog, several types of lizards, a unicorn beetle, butterflies and even a taranchula. (Luckily - no snakes!) The scenery was of course spectacular!, and we hope to be able to complete some more strenuous hikes as the kids get a bit older.

Mr. Fox

Earning Our Junior Ranger Badges

Alan at Weeping Rock

At the Upper Emerald Pool

Upper Emerald Pools - Yea! We made it without complaint!

Upon arriving back home, we had a few casualties to the property, arbors and flowers with the storm that came through, but the trip was so relaxing that even I relaxed a bit!