Kolob Canyons, Middle Fork of Taylor Creek, May 25

Kolob canyon, a mini Zion, is about 25 minutes from our house. Rad. Our Wilkinson family (mom, dad, chelsey and amy) came to visit for memorial day and take advantage of the close hiking. We had a blast! Thanks for coming guys! We miss you all like crazy. On a side note - it was the best emery has ever done hiking in her back pack. She stayed in with minimal complaining for the whole 5 1/2 miles. The hike was BEAUTIFUL!!!

the sisters - nice face chels :)

adventure girl

bonding with grandpa by feeding him sand-covered fruit leather. mmm....

filthy girl... she's so cute when she's grimey

the whole crew at the Kolob Canyon lookout

Shinobe Wall, Parowan, May 9

We were so excited to experience this "Maple Canyon-like" conglomerate rock just 30 minutes from our doorstep... until we pulled up to the area. After a fairly sketchy 30 minute approach, you're looking at a 10-foot wide, downward sloping landing area which drops off into almost a cliff. Not a safe place for Emery to play with her digger. Good things?

1. We added "Family Friendly Climbing Areas" to our list of books to write (no, Shinobe will not be included).
   
2. We got to see the famous Parowan petroglyphs. They were rad. The best preserved and most concentrated we've seen.
   
3. We got to go on a hike up to check out the rock.
   
4. Dad taught Em how to throw rocks.
5. Em got to climb rocks, chase lizards and crawl through a perfectly, nature-made Emery-sized arch. Pics and video below.

Arches National Park, April 27-28

See our family blog for this adventure.