Monday, March 22, 2010











Day 11 / 12, Sunday / Monday, 21/22 March 2010

Off to Zion National Park. Made it into the park campground and settled in to watch a movie. The Movie was RV. For those who have seen it, you will know why afterwards we felt bad for laughing so hard and making so much noise in a campground. Especially after a week and half in an RV. We loved Zion, and it is hard for the pictures to show Gods creation in full staggering beauty.


A favorite hike was up a small slot canyon that narrowed down to a crack. While on the hike we also saw a big horn sheep! Not to mention the fact that there was a full rock tunnel cave that went all the way under the road, that we hiked through.
(Amanda's thoughts)-So, we watched RV last night and laughed our heads off. It was funnier than the first time we saw it because now it means something to us! We still have plenty of food in the cupboards. Greg said I over-prepared, but I can say that the only thing I wish I had brought was a wooden spoon. I could have left many of the kids books at home since it is very hard to read while traveling and when we are stopped we are usually sightseeing.
I made meatloaf one night, we barbecued fish on another, and had elk steaks on another. It has been gourmet all the way. The microwave and oven make it less rough than camping. It's also warmer at night inside. I haven't seen a Trader Joe's yet, but I did get the store listing from the internet, so hopefully we'll find one before I run out of the essentials.
We are really having a great time. The National Parks have been amazing. The Junior Ranger program has been very educational and has given the plenty of activities for the road. SO, note to parents, at any US National Park or Monument you can ask for the Junior Ranger booklet. It is full of park information and it makes a great souvenier.
My favorite part of the trip has been Zion. The magnificent colors of the rock cliffs and the patterns in the sandstone rocks is awe inspiring. We praise God for his mighty hand in creating this for us to enjoy. We are on the outskirts of Bryce tonight. There was a little too much snow to stay in the park(3 to 4 feet!), even though the campground was open! There really wasn't a place for the kids to play outside except in the snow and we didn't bring our snow clothes! Thanks for traveling with us. More later. -Amanda




3 comments:

  1. Hey guys! You are visiting all the places we will in July! (ok maybe not ALL since we will be in a tent trailer, unless we convince Greg to let us "rent" his RV).... Just had to be another one of those crazy people Greg to say it to you... LOL

    We will spend 4th of July at the Grand Canyon and on the way back from Colorado (a week there) we will be at Zion! How cool to see pictures of the places we will visit soon! Thanks for posting them!

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  2. Looks like you're having a "grand" time!!! I love all the pictures and comments from different members of the family. Can't wait to see where you go next!!

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  3. Looks fun and beautiful! That spoon you need is that for cooking or spanking? : )

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