tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53278601701072233322024-03-13T22:56:10.164-07:00Wandering FamiliesBuilding mighty families one adventure at a time.Wanderingfamilieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618313343059443913noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327860170107223332.post-13203784501624987392019-10-17T15:30:00.000-07:002019-10-17T15:30:02.328-07:00Fun Fall Family ActivitiesAre you a lover of the seasons? Or are you a one season fan? I would be okay with a forever summer, but I am starting to love all four seasons and luckily Utah has four distinct ones. And the FALL season is Utah is pretty darn spectacular. So, here are three unique and crazy fun activities that you GOTTA do with your family this year!<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">1.<a href="https://pumpkinnights.com/salt-lake-city/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs-zF97Gh5QIVhspkCh2nsAntEAAYASAAEgLCgPD_BwE" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> PUMPKIN NIGHTS FEST</span>:</a></span><br />
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This incredible festival is only in a few select cities across the nation and it TRULY gets you in the Halloween Spirit. I am not a big Halloween fan, but Pumpkin Nights certainly got me itching to start decorating and prepping for the costumes and trick-or-treating! It is located at the state fairgrounds and the layout is masterful. You just walk along through different themes and the decorations are ALL made of pumpkins! It'll blow your mind!<br />
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There was Harry Potter-like feel with floating lit carved pumpkins and a real live owl photo op!<br />
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There was Latin America with beautifully haunting Dia de Muertos decorations. Just so pretty and colorful!<br />
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There was a journey to the center of the Earth with larger than life spiders and all sorts of creepy crawly things.<br />
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No haunting journey could be complete without a trip to the Caribbean complete with pirates and a place to dig for your own coins!<br />
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We visited Under the Sea and saw the prettiest sea urchins.<br />
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We also saw a fire breathing dragon and a trip to gnome land. It was enchanting.<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">2. <a href="https://www.sundanceresort.com/mountain-activities/halloween-lift-rides/" target="_blank">SUNDANCE HALLOWEEN LIFT RIDE/ZIP LINE:</a></span><br />
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We cannot say enough great things about Sundance lift rides and for those who are more adventure - zip lines. We love to ride the lift during the summer, during a full moon at night and now at Halloween time for a spooky ride! It is certainly chilly during the evenings in the fall, but it is perfect for snuggling and feeling all the feels of Halloween. Be sure to bring a blanket for your lap and buy a hot cocoa for extra warmth! I am going to let this picture speak for themselves because they just scream autumn and fall and Halloween and all that means!<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">3. <a href="https://glenrayscornmaze.com/" target="_blank">GLEN RAY'S CORN MAZE</a>:</span><br />
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We found the greatest new corn maze/pumpkin patch in Utah County! It is conveniently located right off I-15 in Benjamin. And it just OOZES charm! Each area was well thought out to maximize the comfy, cozy feeling. The evening we visited it was a chilly 42 degrees, so I thought we would visit rather on the short side, but to be honest, we spend well over two hours and could have spent more!<br />
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The entrance is a giant wooden pumpkin display and which sets the tone for picture taking!<br />
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First off, the kids jumped onto the tractor pulled "train".<br />
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Then we ran to the HUGE hay stack. What is it about hay stacks that is just so fun? My kids climbed up and down and all around it and came back down covered in hay!<br />
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They also played in the corn pit (I am still finding corn in the washing machine, so you know that was a success)!<br />
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And of course, we had to spend a good amount of time on the two different types of slides!<br />
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Then we headed to the Kiddie Corral. And I must admit that this is the cutest little area - there is a rodeo arena with those bouncy bulls and shoots and stick horses and barrels for barrel racing and cow roping! AGH! I pretty much died (and so did my kiddos), but my pictures of those are missing?! So, do yourself a favor and visit Glen Ray's in person.<br />
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And of course, they have giant checkers, and rubber duck drain pipe racing like every good pumpkin patch should.<br />
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After playing in the kiddie area, we headed into the corn maze. Our goal was to find all 10 pumpkin fairies for a treat (we only found 6). And as we were heading into the maze, we ran into Glen Ray's son, Rex, and he shared the history of the corn fairies. Apparently, his father, Glen Ray, used to leave sweet corn on neighbor's front porches and got caught, but he continued the tradition every summer until he passed away (the corn maze and pumpkin patch is on his farm property). Cool legacy to leave!<br />
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<br />Wanderingfamilieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618313343059443913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327860170107223332.post-28774657708473149192019-09-18T13:55:00.002-07:002019-09-18T13:55:41.063-07:0036 Hours in Bluff<div style="text-align: center;">
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Friends, I feel like we hit the jackpot with this location for our 36 Hours Series: Bluff, Utah. Boy howdy! This one is a hidden gem, that I HAVE to share with you because it was our very favorite trip and adventure yet! Our 36 hours here thrilled us, filled our souls and left us in awe and wanting more! I promise that you want to make this your #1 on your next place to go! Without further adieu, here are the specifics: </div>
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We stayed at the brand spanking new resort, Bluff Dwellings Resort. Whoa! Did you read that right?! A "resort" in Bluff?? Yep! Bluff Dwellings Resort is a resort and they thought of every detail to make your stay comfortable, relaxing and unique. We stayed in one of the Family Dwelling Pueblos. It is a two story, stand alone little house nestled next to the prettiest stone cliff. The ground floor has one bedroom with a king bed and ensuite fancy bathroom. It has a walk in closet and a little nook off to the side (which I told my husband would be perfect for a pack 'n' play if we had a baby still). There is a flat screen tv in the king bedroom (we are not a tv watching family, but it is a nice touch when vacationing). There is also a full kitchen and living room (with a sleeper sofa). As we travel with five children, we've learned that having a kitchen to cook our own meals saves us a TON of money. I am so glad that a fully stocked kitchen is in the Family Dwelling. Oh, and we even had our own little patio with a fireplace and grill! See, what I mean?! They thought of everything! </div>
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Upstairs there is a room with a queen bed, a set of bunk beds and another full bathroom. My kids LOVED the bunk beds and may or may not have fought over who got to sleep on top. </div>
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We arrived in Bluff about 8:30pm and of course had to go swimming upon arrival. The pool was unbelievable! Something so unexpected in such a small town! The pool had a beach entry, a waterslide and waterfall. I am a wimp when it comes to cold water, and this pool was perfect. Plus, there is the largest hot tub we've ever seen. The sunsets both nights took our breath away.</div>
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Nothing beats night swimming at Bluff Dwelling Resort, except perhaps swimming in the day!</div>
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After swimming for an hour, we headed back to our dwelling to hit the sack since we had the most epic day planned! </div>
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<a href="https://www.riversandruins.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Wild Expeditions</span></a></div>
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Wild Expeditions is on the same property as Bluff Dwelling Resort, so it was easy peasy to wake up, get our swimsuits and sunblock on and walk to the excursion office. We chose the Kayak/Hummer Expedition. Basically it is a guided 8-mile kayak trip on the San Juan River with a few stops along the way for snacks (which they provide), drinks and exploring some petroglyphs (we finally learned the difference between PETROglyphs and PICTOgraphs!) and even some floating in the river to cool off! We really scored with the BEST guides out there, Louis and Frizzle (I only can remember his nickname, sorry, Frizzle!) We jumped in a van with our kayaks towed behind and drove to the entry point for our adventure. Louis fitted all seven of us in life jackets and then gave us a brief run down on safety, how to paddle with a current - we have all kayaked before but always in a reservoir or lake, so a river with a pretty swift current is different - and how to have fun. </div>
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Here is Louis going over some basic principles of paddling - I loved how my kids actually listened and responded well to him (even my 6 year old who is looking at me, is giving a thumbs up). </div>
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One thing that my kids got such a kick out of (and let's be honest, so did I) was that the lifejackets had nicknames on the back of them. This guy was "Water Rat" and we have since called him that - he's always been comfortable in the water so it just fit perfectly! </div>
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Louis made a point to show the kids how to do <i>everything </i>with the kayaks, so they had to pull them out and get in them just like the adults. It was cool to see my kids do hard things on this trip. (I also learned that my waterproof case is not the best for clear photos...I am now buying a GoPro)<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-stTzwcocvOU/XYKJay0xWYI/AAAAAAAAYq8/TZj3TxnemyYHHJ25SSpfsYzskg3XC_LNQCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/IMG-2111.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-stTzwcocvOU/XYKJay0xWYI/AAAAAAAAYq8/TZj3TxnemyYHHJ25SSpfsYzskg3XC_LNQCK4BGAYYCw/s640/IMG-2111.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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Here are my 9 and 10 year old girls figuring out how to paddle with a current that wants to pull the "ducky" (a term we learned for inflatable kayak) close to shore. Full disclosure: there was some yelling and tears between these two; in fact, Louis suggested that maybe we should separate them, but by the time we were going to do it, they'd figured it all out! YES! </div>
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I had my 6 year old son in my kayak and the "baby" (he's 5 years old) was with my husband. Our youngest daughter rode with Louis. </div>
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Once all the kinks were ironed out with paddling, we were well on our way! Because the San Juan River is swift, there was not a lot of paddling, rather it was like this, "paddle, paddle, float, float, steer, float, float, paddle." Just perfect for beginners like us!</div>
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This gigantic wall is nicknamed Tiger Wall and it was mighty impressive to paddle right up to it. It reminded us all of Lake Powell which would make sense since we were only about 50 miles away. The San Juan River flows into Lake Powell and is quite warm, too. </div>
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About half-way, we stopped on a sand bar, had some snacks and drinks and played along it. </div>
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My son found a track in the sand, which I thought was a coyote, but it was actually a raccoon. </div>
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We had to get a family picture...I think it will be our Christmas card picture. </div>
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The kids even had to pull our duckies to the other side of sand bar to launch them again. </div>
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We had so much fun floating along the river and cooling off, especially the kiddos. Louis was so patient with my family, bless his heart. </div>
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We pulled off couple more times to check out some petroglyphs. Do you see them? These ones are etched in the patina - which makes them PETROGLYPHS and they are around 2000 years old! </div>
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Louis walked us right up to them for a better view. He reminded my children to respect and Leave No Trace. In fact, he often reminded us of it and I LOVED that! Just because we practice it, doesn't mean that everyone does. So bravo, Wild Expeditions!</div>
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Then at our last stop, Frizzle (the other guide), was there with an amazing lunch spread waiting for us under a shady, ancient tree! We had sandwiches made with the yummiest flatbread, fresh fruit, veggies, chips and cookies! It was so lovely! (I especially love how excited my boys are in this picture to see the food!)</div>
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After filling our bellies, we loaded up into the converted military hummer for a WILD and exhilirating ride to check out some ruins. I had to snap this photo while everyone was loading up because the view. A million dollar view. </div>
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Doesn't this set up just scream FUN! We all took rides in the high third row and I must admit, it was AWESOME!!! </div>
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I am so glad that when we booked the tour, the guide company recommended sunglasses for everyone because they were beyond useful for the kayak portion (the sun is intense on the river), but also for the hummer portion with the dust. After all, we were exploring a desert. </div>
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The knowledge of Louis and Frizzle was so impressive and they taught us all about the ancient civilizations and cultures that occupied the area. Here is a ceremonial kiva which was near the entrance of the only opening of Comb Ridge. </div>
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This hill in the background is San Juan Hill and the early Mormon Pioneers climbed up it in an effort to settle Bluff. The steepness and scale is hard to capture in pictures, but let me assure you THAT effort would have made me cry. What a history!</div>
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The most impressive stop on our hummer tour was to see this majestic ruin, The River House. It was placed in the alcove perfectly to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter and the workmanship was outstanding. </div>
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After a history lesson, Louis and Frizzle led us up close to see it and experience it - of course, without touching it. </div>
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It was a very warm day (which is how we like it), so riding in the open air high seats at the back of the hummer was a real treat! </div>
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I have to say that I am terrified of heights and curvy roads and yet, I felt completely safe crawling up some insane cliffs in the hummer. Full disclosure: I did close my eyes sometimes. And I am so glad that my husband snuck this picture because those smiles are real. It was the best trip EVER! </div>
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After the kayak/hummer expedition we went right back to the pool! Look at the setting! We literally swam all day and well into the night. </div>
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In fact, both of my boys became complete experts swimming without puddle jumpers in this pool! When it was time to leave Sunday morning (after two more hours of swimming), my kids asked if we could live in Bluff. And I told them we would try our best; if not, we are DEFINITELY coming back to Bluff Dwellings Resort and to go on a multi-day river trip with Wild Expeditions. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We had the most amazing trip to Idaho this summer and decided that Idaho is a perfect state to get away to adventure because it's so accessible to all of Utah. We chose two places to check out one weekend and all agreed (remember, my kids range in age from 5 years old to 10 years old) that these adventures will be talked about and remembered for years and years to come! And isn't that what we want as parents? To strengthen the bonds we have as a family! So, without further ado, here are the two adventures you MUST take your family on for some epic memories! </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/" target="_blank">Ride the Hiawatha</a> </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Biking the Hiawatha Trail has been on my bucket list for years and I am so glad we finally made it happen. We decided for convenience sake to not haul our bikes, bike trailer and gear and to rent from Lookout Pass in Wallace, ID. And boy howdy, that was the BEST decision! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The staff and crew were so friendly and helpful and knew exactly what would be best for our family. We all got fitted for helmets and bikes (including a bike trailer and a tagalong bike). Matthew Sawyer, pictured here, shared stories about the history of the Hiawatha Trail. Like did you know the train tracks (which the trail runs on) was completed in 1909 and then the very next year a fire destroyed the entire area (we are talking 4 million acres in 36 hours!). I, especially, loved the stories he shared. But my kids especially loved the new take on fist bump...called Squid. It is something that my kids do with each other and us now! Thanks, Matthew! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here we are double checking that our bikes fit us just right for the 15 mile ride. Oh, and when you rent a bike, they even provide a bike rack for your car (or they'll take the bikes to the trailhead and meet you). And if you rent your bike, you know you will have powerful, working lights for your bikes which is CRUCIAL for the 10 tunnels you ride through. FYI: Every person that rides on the trail must have a permit (you can purchase it at the Lookout Pass location OR at the trailhead).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The tunnels are just so beautiful, so be sure to take time to look up and around as you bike through. Remember, these are MASSIVE as trains used to travel through them, so I can't imagine that anyone would feel claustrophobic biking along the trail. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One really cool feature in the long tunnel was there were numbers painted on the wall every 20 feet or so that counted up from 0 to 50 and then back down to 0, so we knew how far we had come and how much farther we had to go. It was hilarious to hear my son shout out the number, and then each subsequent child to call it out until we reached the end! It made the 15 minute ride through it go by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Right outside of the first tunnel, there was this pretty little waterfall, so we had to stop and take a pic and take off our jackets (the bike trailer was really handy for storage of snacks and water bottles and jackets). And the employees told us to take our time and stop along the way - they even estmated that it would take us close to 4 hours to complete it and I thought they were crazy as it was only 15 miles, but guess what?! They were right! There were so many places we had to stop and admire the view, or stop and hike, or stop and eat a snack and get a drink, or stop and ready the numerous historical signs that are placed along the route. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NO one is allowed to stop their bike on a bridge, but you can stop before or after the bridge and then walk onto the bridge for pictures...it is much safer for everyone this way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Coming out of another tunnel. The first two tunnels were dark inside, the other ones were not as long, so they didn't get quite pitch black. Some riders choose to ride bottom up...hence, those guys heading in the opposite direction. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Too many great photo ops along this route. I must say, though, that the best was the conversations I had with each child as I rode alongside them, taking turns. This may sound cheesy, but it was just magical and I am so glad I experienced it with my kids. Each one of them said they can't wait to go back! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> On one of our stops, we saw a deer (if you look closely you can see it in this picture). We hiked up this little hill past a caved in saloon from 100 years ago and found a stream and some malachite in the ground...pretty darn cool!-- Remember to always practice Leave No Trace and leave whatever you find in place so others can enjoy it, too--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I loved hearing my children "ooh" and "ahh" over it all. At one point, my son (behind me on the tagalong bike) said, "holy cow, mom! Look how small those bikes are on that bridge! Oh, wait, those are probably ants biking." I died laughing, but from the grand scale of everything, they did look like ants, especially to a five year old! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Even though this trip was absolutely better than my wildest expectations, there are a couple of things I will do differently in the future. Here they are in no particular order: </span></div>
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<br />Wanderingfamilieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618313343059443913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327860170107223332.post-63323922560100479392019-05-20T16:43:00.000-07:002019-05-20T16:43:06.456-07:0036 Hours in Escalante<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is no secret that we LOVE Southern Utah. In fact, I secretly want to move there, specifically to Escalante. There is just something special about that town...if you've been there, you know what it is, if you haven't, you need to go there! Here is our latest (and if I am being honest, the best) trip to Escalante. If you follow this plan (including the bonus side trips, I can guarantee a swell trip)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is not a better, more relaxing place to stay in Escalante than Escalante Yurts. While you may be thinking: how the heck can staying in a yurt be relaxing?! Well, because Jan and Scott Roundy, the owners, have made sure to build these yurts anticipating your every need. These are not your typical yurts, Escalante Yurts are glamping: they have comfortable beds, bathrooms, kitchens, fire places, and air conditioning. I mean, really, they are beautiful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just about two years ago, we were the very first guests to stay in the yurts and I have to say that they not only have been kept well, but if it is possible, the yurts are actually nicer now! This visit, we stayed in the Cedar Yurt. The Cedar has two bedrooms (each with a queen bed) and a loft with three twin beds. It also has a full bathroom, kitchen and dining area and living area with flat screen tv. Each yurt has a wrap around deck with chairs for you to enjoy the quiet nature of the grounds. While we were outside one morning relaxing on the deck, I saw a yellow and black small bird as well as a bright blue bird! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The only problem with these yurts are the fights between the kids over who gets to sleep in the loft! It is hilarious; in fact, this time they sat in the loft overlooking the living room to watch tv! Ha! It was handy to keep them out of the way while I made dinner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have always wanted to stay here in the summer, though because I'd love to experience the open window that are in each bedroom and listen to the nighttime sounds from the comfort of the bed...another time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another fun part of staying at Escalante Yurts, especially for us is how family friendly they are! They have hammocks throughout the property and a secret swing (which, I kid you not my kids spent hours on!). In the morning, the hammocks were the favorite place for my kids to sit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Each evening, we gathered around the fire pits (there are a few located around the property) to roast marshmallows. The fire pits have everything you need for your nightly fire (except the s'more ingredients). </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.highadventurerentals.com/" target="_blank">High Adventure Rentals</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you have ever been to Escalante, specifically Hole in the Rock Road, you know how ROUGH that road is. It is big washboard on the good parts and terrible divots on the bad parts. I feel that my poor minivan is going to rattle apart when we drive on it. So, getting some side-by-sides at High Adventure Rentals was perfect! The rental check-in and instructions was easy peasy and we were off!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The drive from the rental location to the Hole in the Rock Road was just as pretty as could be in the morning...look at the farms in Escalante...so peaceful!</span></div>
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Wanderingfamilieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618313343059443913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327860170107223332.post-29842202455826564672019-04-29T13:07:00.001-07:002019-04-29T13:07:02.997-07:0036 Hours in San Juan County<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">San Juan County has our hearts. This past "36 Hours" trip was truly something special. I know that each trip we have been on has enriched our lives and been so much fun and bonded our family in a special way; with that said, San Juan County really is something else. Perhaps it has something to do with the remoteness, or something to do with the sacredness of Bears Ears, or the friendliness of the locals, or the changing scenery, or the incredible food, or the rich history...I could go on and on, but really the only way to understand it is to visit it for yourself! We have wanted to go back to SouthEast Utah for the past 18 months, immediately after our trip to<span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.wanderingfamilies.com/2017/12/36-hours-in-monument-valley.html" target="_blank"> Monument Valley</a> </span>and our stay at Gouldings Lodge. That trip gave us a reverence for the Navajos and their land, and so we needed to explore more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After much research based solely on pools, I decided on a hotel with a pool/view to die for! And that is my new go-to way to do it! I know, I know, it doesn't look like much from pulling up to it...in fact, I wondered if I had made a mistake. We checked in and the front desk employee was so kind and friendly and checked us in speedy-quick.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our room was such a nice surprise! We had two queen beds and a refrigerator and microwave (which is a must when traveling with kids as it saves us a ton on food money). I was so surprised how quiet the room was once we closed the door...Hat Rock Inn is literally on the highway, so a room that was silent was a bonus! The owner of Hat Rock Inn, Joy, has recently updated the rooms and really they were lovely. The beds were crazy comfortable...I typically am restless the first night away from my own bed, but I didn't notice that at Hat Rock Inn...score! We had a two queen room (and three of my kiddos slept on the floor with sleeping bags) and it was just great.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The layout of the hotel premises is just amazing - the view along the cliffs and the San Juan River are truly world class!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our first morning in Mexican Hat, we woke up and ate our breakfast along the deck overlooking the river. We ended up bird watching for over an hour! So peaceful and beautiful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are these cool modern leather seats along the glass railing that were perfect relax in and sight see. My kids could have sat here forever! We saw kayakers paddle past us and that was pretty darn exciting! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I mean, really, the view. I read my book, drank my diet coke and just enjoyed the peace. My family and I are already planning another trip to Hat Rock Inn this summer to tube the San Juan River from the famous Mexican Hat to the hotel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On Sunday, we spent 6 hours swimming and lounging here...in fact, we ate our dinner and lunch poolside! I have decided that from now on, I am going to choose places to stay based on the pool! This was just perfection!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The pool was heated and is saltwater, which as a former lifeguard/swim instructor, is the BEST! There was a beach entrance to the walled off shallow area which we used as the toy search and rescue area...I'd sit in the hot tub and toss little plastic dinosaurs while my boys would swim around and gather them. Hours were passed this way...glorious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am not kidding when I tell you that the highlight of this trip was our guided hike with Wild Expeditions to House on Fire Ruins. This place filled my soul in a way that I cannot describe, but it is special!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We met at Wild Expeditions in Bluff and followed our guide, Nate, to the trailhead of House of Fire Ruins. He explained to my children the importance of Leave No Trail before we headed on the trail. The initial descent into the trail was steep and sandy, but Nate was careful to help when needed (no help was needed as we are hikers). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There were several dips into the dry stream bed and back up the other side while hiking to the ruins...we all thought it rather fun to jump down and scurry back up. And the recent wet winter, sure provided a green landscape which was an unexpected surprise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I enjoyed watching my children follow Nate like ducklings walking behind him. Nate was truly awesome chatting with the kids and answering and asking questions the entire way!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He also pointed out several plants and biomes native to this Bears Ears are which are being protected. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And just before we reached the actual ruins, Nate paused and explained how the elements created this phenonenom. It was really cool listening to him and watching my children understand the uniqueness of this rock overhang. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And then we had a final lesson at the ruins. I mean, come on, this place is so so cool! Look at how my children were enthralled! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My daughter brought along a bit of my mom (who passed away four months ago) with this little stuffed Steif lamb. Nate was kind enough to think of this picture and said that now, my mom was with us, too. It was a tender moment shared for all of us. THAT is the kind of great outfit that Wild Expeditions is! The extra mile really impacted our hearts! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My kids were so careful to not touch any part of the ruins, the walls, the ceiling, and were just so reverent. It was a special trip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We really cannot wait to go back and do another tour with Wild Expeditions and visit with our new friend, Nate!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For dinner, we ate at this rustic steakhouse and all of us walked away full. The atmosphere is just really perfect for the wild west and the ruggedness of Bears Ears. Like most every establishment in this part of the world, Cottonwood Steakhouse is seasonal. Seasonal means it is only open March through the end of October, so be sure to head down there to try their yummy entrees! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The steakhouse surrounds this huge, ancient cottonwood tree and all the cooking is done outside! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The inside courtyard is a great place to dine. We were there during a really high windstorm, so we ate inside the restaurant. But I have no doubt that the outside dining is something really fun! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We were seated right by the heart of that large fireplace and it was so cozy and welcoming! The art work around the room was mostly the history of Bluff and the Bears Ears area which was so fun to read.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The boss-lady, Frances, was so gracious and gave us a detailed background about the area and how she has loved living, cooking and serving in Bluff at Twin Rocks Cafe. She was originally from a fancy-schmancy restaurant in Park City, but has truly come to love it in SE Utah!</span><br />
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<a href="http://wildernessridgetrailllamas.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas</span></a></div>
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If you have followed the 36 Hours series at all, you know that we are a hiking family. And so as I was researching things to do in Torrey and saw that we could go on a hike with llamas, it was a no-brainer! We showed up a bit early which was just fine because we got to sit on these rocking chairs watching the llamas get loaded up and their packs on. </div>
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We took five llamas on the guided hike with us - but now that we know how gentle and easy llamas are, I would totally use them for an overnight pack trip. Even our littlest child - he is 3 years old - loved walking the llamas! It was like walking a well behaved dog.</div>
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We crossed a little marsh and then headed out in the Capitol Reef country.</div>
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We went up and down a few hills to get to the best spot for snacks and water before heading back. </div>
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Look how those llamas just follow at a perfect distance. </div>
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Along the dry wash, Adam, our guide showed us some really interesting rocks like this ripple stone. I am so glad he pointed out pieces of the landscape that we would have never noticed on our own!</div>
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There were even log bridges to cross on during this hike which was a definite highlight for these kids!</div>
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Wilderness Ridge Trail llamas are a stellar business that really showcase how beautiful Capitol Reef is and to let one just enjoy hiking without carrying the weight. Plus, each of my children wanted to take their own llama home! </div>
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Have you ever wondered what it was like for those early pioneers who crossed the plains and made their wagons their home? Well, we got to experience it on a grand scale! We stayed at the Broken Spur Inn actually in conestoga wagons. Now, these wagons have all the modern convenience of a hotel room, but the charm of glamping!</div>
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The pool was incredible! It was large, heated and it has a retractable ceiling and walls for the summer months! </div>
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We cannot wait to go back and eat here! The atmosphere was just so much fun! There was a family-friendly bar area with saddles as the bar stools which served soda pop! WHAT?! And there was a drop down dance floor for line dancing! And a REAL conestoga wagon with dress up clothes for kids to play. </div>
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The outdoor patio was outfitted with tvs and a fireplace, but I can pretty much guarantee that the view of the mountains will be what everyone will be looking at! </div>
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We all loved the way our friends, Francine and Gary, made this a great hang out for every age. </div>
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We've all seen those dreamy pictures of camping in the lap of luxury and imagined how amazing it would be to wake up in a place like this. At <a href="https://www.undercanvas.com/camps/zion/" target="_blank">Under Canvas Zion</a> you can seriously make it happen! It's really all the best parts of camping without any of the fuss. Big comfy beds, cots and complimentary sleeping bags for kids, an amazing restaurant with free s'mores provided at firepits all over the Unde Canvas site, even hot showers! All while basking in the beauty of Zion National Park. </div>
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Each canvas tent has a commanding view of Zion National Park land and worries just melt away as you sit on your personal porch taking it all in!</div>
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The beds are big and the Casper mattresses are crazy comfy! We slept like kings/queens each night. It was a real treat after long days of playing hard, to fall into these beds!</div>
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We have large families and Under Canvas Zion has figured out a way for that: teepees!</div>
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Our teepee was adjacent to our tent and had cots and sleeping bags and lanterns. The kids LOVED sleeping in a teepee!</div>
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We utilized the grills and picnic tables for our meals. And an added bonus was the dads did the cooking/grilling! </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #001002;">Whiptail Grill is located right at the entrance of Zion National Park in Springdale and is renovated vintage gas station. There isn't a bad view from place, but the best part was the food! Holy cow! We ordered kids meals for the kids and snacked on their stuff while we waited for ours. We honestly could have just ordered off the kids menu and have been as happy as can be. Trust us when we say that the kids bean burrito is to die for! </span></div>
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Mahi mahi fish tacos and the accompanying salad had the yummiest avocado vinagarette dressing.</div>
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For slightly more adventure, we signed up for canyoneering with Rock Odysseys. We lucked out and had the most adorable climbing guide ever, Gabby, and a stellar climber/guide, Erez. Rock Odysseys provided harnesses and helmets for each of us and took us out for a half day of canyoneering. These kids are no strangers to rock climbing and hiking but this was really something else. Rappelling has quickly become the favorite hobby of all these kids since our day with Rock Odysseys. Gabby and Erez made it super simple and fun and we had the best time.</div>
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The kids played in the kids section while I was able to get a training session on the basics of climbing. How to get my kids hooked up and how to tie the knots. Once I got the rhythm down the kids came out and I was able to belay them. They were all are crazy brave and strong and could zip up and down that 55 foot wall with no problem at all. </div>
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For those of us in Utah County, The Quarry in Provo is your go to place for indoor climbing! It is incredible and extremely family friendly. This bouldering room is upstairs and is HUGE - with shorter walls for smaller climbers. It is a great place to start with your children to gain confidence of getting on the wall and get a "feel" of the holds. The Quarry offers a Monday Family Night special, too! For a family of six it is only $10 (including harnesses)!! So go! </div>
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All the employees are climbers and are always willing to help you tie your knots and teach basic climbing and belaying...they are about safety and fun. </div>
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I took my daughter here for a date and we had the very best time! Kathy and Shessann are sisters who opened it Lulu's Crafty Corner about 18 months ago. They grew up painting with their aunt (and continue to have a close relationship with her many years later) and loved it. So they decided to create a place for families to disconnect from technology and connect while painting. </div>
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They have over 140 different colors and glazes and there is no studio fee. The project price is all-inclusive (ceramic and paint and glaze and firing). Plus, they serve hot, from the oven cookies while you paint which is free! They also have take home projects (paint included), so your children can work at home while you get projects/cleaning done. Win/win!</div>
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They even do birthday parties - these ladies take care of everything - the balloons, the treats, the drinks and the children get to create what they want. You only pay for what the kids make - everything else is included. </div>
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The concentration while painting was so impressive and we had a great time chatting about her life (she rarely opens up, so this was just lovely).</div>
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They were also helpful in teaching her how to do details to make it look professional (which was so kind because small spaces are tricky). </div>
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Another fun thing is that they have these little "charms" for anyone to paint while you wait for the others in your group to finish. They are about 1.5" and just the cutest things! </div>
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They even have ceramic molds that are vintage from the 40s and 50s and they are just too darling!</div>
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One another amazing thing that they offer is Thursday afternoon kid time: you pay $20/per kid and drop them off! Kathy and Shessann teach a new technique and your kids get to craft and eat a treat while you run errands or take a nap and then you pick them up awhile later! How thoughtful and a game changer for busy moms! </div>
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Many years ago I went skydiving - static line because i was too cheap to pay the extra $50 to go tandem - and it was so nerve-racking that I really don't remember much of it before the parachute was completely open. So when my kids and I saw a video of indoor flying, I KNEW that I wanted to try it out! Indoor skydiving is done in a wind tunnel that is 40' high. The wind speeds is adjusted according the person's weight (so my three year old's wind speed was considerably less than my husband's). The only requirement to fly in the tunnel is you must be 3 years old. Professional sky divers use it to practice their free-fall skills. I did a google search and found that there was, <a href="https://iflyutah.com/" target="_blank">iFly</a>, an indoor sky diving in Ogden (about 1.5 hours north of us) and used it as a reward for my children, collectively, walking/biking/swimming 100 miles in one month.</div>
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Anyway, we went right after school on a Monday afternoon and had the place to ourselves! I imagine that on the weekends it would get pretty busy. We signed waivers, were weighed and had an orientation meeting where we met our flight instructor, Jesse, and learned some basic hand signs.</div>
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After the training video, we were all outfitted in flight suits, ear plugs (it is extremely loud in the tunnel), and googles (note: you MUST be wearing shoes that lace up...if you don't have any, they do have some on hand you can borrow). But really, I decided that there was pretty much nothing cuter than these tiny humans in flight suits!</div>
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Once in the tunnel, the flight instructor holds you steady and helps you get the feel for the correct positioning. Each person gets two, one-minute flight in the tunnel. I realize that one minute doesn't seem very long, but let me assure you that you will be amazed how long it really is! It is the perfect amount of time! Our three year old really loved it and kept giving us the thumbs up! </div>
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The four year old really thought it was incredible and did a good job adjusting his body position to what/when the instructor told him.</div>
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The flight instructor even holds onto adults to be sure you are getting it right because one the second turn into the tunnel, he doesn't have to do much assistance. </div>
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A little more practice on staying level (it is not as easy as it seems).</div>
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Our six year old was a natural and the instructor rarely had to adjust her; in fact, she decided that she wants to be a professional sky diver when she grows up!</div>
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The real fun is the second turn in the tunnel - this is when the instructor grabs a hold of you, the wind speed increases and you FLY to the top of the tunnel! Sheer exhilaration!</div>
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This little girl didn't want to come back down!</div>
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Another fun part of the experience was watching our flight instructor do some crazy cool moves and flying for a few minutes after us. He was so talented and it was exciting to watch! This was one experience that every single one of us walked away and decided that we definitely want to come again. We highly recommend it! It is a splurge, but often there are deals which make it completely doable! GO!!!! </div>
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For this 36 Hours trip, we decided to try something different and borrow a Nissan Titan XD truck from Tim Dahle of Murray and boy howdy! were we glad we did! The long almost-6 hour drive was seriously a breeze! The interior of the cab is <i>roomier </i>and more comfortable than our minivan, so the hours didn't seem nearly as long! YAY! However, as we pulled into Monument Valley, we quickly realized that our intent to utilize the 4-wheel drive feature on dirt roads was not going to be happening as a Navajo guide needs to be with anyone as they travel on dirt roads (except for the 17-mile loop in Monument Valley National Monument). But really, there is no complaint because regardless of where we were...THAT view!!!</div>
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We arrived Monday evening and didn't really get to appreciate the expanse of the valley the first evening as it was getting quite dark, but I think that was the <i>best</i> way to be introduced to Monument Valley...because it was a spectacular surprise in the morning! </div>
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We stayed at Goulding's Lodge which is incredible on its own, but once you hear the history of <i>how </i>this place came to be, it makes it that more special. The operating manager, Scott Laws (if you want to see some amazing pictures, check out his Instagram page @scott_laws_photography) shared the history with me (I LOVE stories to give schema to areas that I visit and this is no exception). So here it is:</div>
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Harry & Mike (Leona's nick name, A story in it's self) Went to Hollywood in person and meet with John Ford - The story has been told to me second hand. </div>
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During the great depression, while in Flagstaff Harry had been told of a Movie scout group, That had come from Hollywood in search of a new location to shoot western films. So Harry returned home to Monument Valley to pick up his wife, bed roll, several cans of beans, and some black and white photos he had of Monument Valley. They then headed off to Hollywood. It was a 3 day 2 night trip. They camped along side the road at night and Mike prepared the beans for their meals. When they reached Hollywood Mike had a cousin in California they stayed with. The next morning Harry went to find John Ford. Mike stayed in their old model T Ford and knitted while she waited for Harry. </div>
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Harry walked into John Ford's receptionist office and asked if he could see John ford. The receptionist asked if he had an appointment? Harry replied "no" The receptionist stated that no one saw John Ford with out an appointment. Harry explained that he had traveled a long way to see John F and that he would only take a few minutes of his time. The receptionist explained that John F was very busy and his next available appointment was a few weeks out. </div>
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So Harry left John F office and walked out to his vehicle and with out saying anything to Mike he grabbed his bed roll out of the back of the Model T, and reentered John F office. He begun to unroll his bed roll on the floor of the receptionist office. The receptionist asked what he was doing, he reexplained that he had traveled a long distance to see John F and if he wasn't available then he would wait until he was. The receptionist picked up her phone and called for security to come and remove Harry from the office. So Harry in a last chance effort began to place his black and white photographs he had of Monument Valley on the backs of the chairs, in an upright position. When the individual came to throw Harry out, saw the photographs, he asked Harry where they were from. Harry explained the location of Monument Valley. With in a few minutes John F was called to come to the receptionist office. Harry then meet with John F and explained where Monument Valley was and how to get there. </div>
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Harry and John F made some agreements and then Harry left his office. Harry explained to Mike on the trip back how the meeting went, but then the fear set in as to how they were going to take care of such a large crew. By the time the Goulding's reached Flagstaff several large trucks with food and equipment were waiting for them in town to follow them to Monument Valley. Hollywood had already made the arrangement in which they were worried as to how they were going to accommodate them. </div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">2 weeks after the original meeting (year 1938) the filming began for Stagecoach Staring John Wayne and was released in 1939 </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Harry Goulding and his wife Leone, whose nickname was “Mike”, came to Monument Valley in the early 1920’s. Harry was a sheep trader looking for a new business opportunity and a place to call home. Monument Valley had once been part of the Paiute Indian Reservation. When the reservation relocated, areas of land opened up for sale. The Goulding’s were able to purchase a substantial plot of land in Monument Valley and quickly set up a Trading Post.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">The Goulding’s conducted business with the local Navajo people, who traded hand-crafted items like rugs and jewelry in exchange for food and other goods. After living and working in tents for several years. Harry and Mike constructed a permanent building, which currently houses the Goulding’s Trading Post Museum.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">When the Great Depression hit in the 1930’s, the Navajo Reservation suffered immensely. Harry heard of a movie production company scouting for locations to film in the Southwest. He believed that bringing a movie production to Monument Valley would help the local Navajos with much needed income.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Harry and Mike set out on a journey to Hollywood, California with their last $60. By luck and perseverance, Harry met the famous director John Ford. When Ford saw Harry’s photos of Monument Valley, he knew it was the perfect location for his next movie. The Goulding’s received an advanced payment, and in a few days John Ford and his crew began filming “Stagecoach”, starring John Wayne.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Over the years, the Goulding’s continued to host movie crews, photographers, artists, and tourists. They built lodge rooms and a dining facility to accommodate their guests. Since then, Goulding’s Lodge has expanded to host thousands of visitors from all over the world who come to see Monument Valley.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Harry and Mike Goulding retired after Knox College of Illinois took over the Trading Post and Lodge in 1962. The Goulding’s moved to Arizona, where Harry fell into poor health. In 1981, the LaFont family bought the property, the same year that Harry passed away. Mike later returned to her home in Monument Valley where she spent her final days, passing away in 1992.</span></div>
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Anyway, THIS is the hillside family suite we stayed in. So close to the mountains and the view from the porch is expansive - the ENTIRE valley with the Mittens!</div>
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And this is the cool truck that took us on our full day-8 hour tour. Gouldings has lots of different tour options but we decided to spring for the full day and we were so glad we did. There is a ton to see and do in Monument Valley but very little of it is accessible without a Navajo guide so you really just have to swallow the cost and go for it on this one.</div>
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We stopped often on this tour to explore and learn about this beautiful area.</div>
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These little kids had the best time running up and down the sandstone. But the best part was often at the top, there was some sort of native ruin still standing!</div>
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It is hard to tell in this picture, but it was quite a steep climb.</div>
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Initially, we had another tour with us, but they were all adults and our angel tour guide recognized that they would have a better time away from the craziness of us! So, off they headed ahead of us!</div>
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What's so fun about it is you get to sit in the truck with the windows up and see these views fly by and then we'd stop and get to climb and explore.</div>
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Now eight hours on a tour with 10 little kids could have been a disaster but thanks to our amazing guide, Laverne, it was peaceful and beautiful and one of the most memorable experiences we've ever had. We parked below this hill and walked to the top as LaVerne explained how there are still 11 families that still live in Monument Valley and the sacred trust they have to keep the area pristine. </div>
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Each of the girls got Navajo Buns. They absolutely loved it!</div>
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Honestly, Monument Valley is a very spiritual, sacred place. I'm afraid we would have missed the entire magic of it had we just tried to explore it on our own. Gouldings Lodge and our friend Laverne created memories for us that will last a lifetime. </div>
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We are so grateful that this adventure was powered by Tim Dahle Nissan of Murray and can't wait for the next adventure!</div>
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When you stay at <a href="https://www.danielssummit.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Daniels Summit Lodge</span></a> you really get the best of city life and that mountain getaway feeling. They have rooms in the lodge, family suite cabins and even a fully furnished mountain home that you can rent for larger family gatherings. We absolutely loved the log cabin mood at the lodge. Each guestroom has a gas fireplace, too, which just adds to the ambiance of the lodge. Our kids all wanted to sleep on the floor in front of the fire. </div>
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Right at Daniel Summit Lodge you can rent a 4 seater RZR, a 2 seater, or snowmobiles. They have an enormous fleet of machines available for both guided and self guided tours.<br />
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We had so much fun cruising around on these for the afternoon. The views really can't be beat. They also have packages at Daniels Summit Lodge for a room and a rental for a really unforgettable experience. </div>
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Before we headed out on our RZR ride we got these yummy bagels and shmears from <a href="http://www.hebercitybagels.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Heber City Bagels</span></a>. They have super fun kid friendly flavors like Booberry bagels with birthday cake and sprinkles shmear. We also got a few savory ones to round things out. We loved this meal!</div>
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We loved the fun local drink flavors like the Midway Mojito, Mountain Meach, and The Quencher. They have both Pepsi and Coke products too which we know is important! We can't wait to go back and get some of their specialty hot chocolates too, Melted Smores, The Whipper and the Crème Brulee ones sound amazing.</div>
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But if your looking for a square meal you've got to stop by the <a href="http://www.hebercitybagels.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Lola's Food Truck</span></a>! </div>
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You can find their schedule by following along on their mouth watering Instagram account but most days you can find them parked in the Lee's parking lot. </div>
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Seriously, everything is good. The Garlic French Fries with their signature Fry Sauce, Sweet French Steak Salad with big chunks of caramelized onions, Ham and Fried Egg Melt. We could go on and on. Just trust us on this one. If you see Lola's parked somewhere stop and eat!!</div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Stay: Daniels Summit Lodge: </span><span style="color: black;">Beautiful f</span><span style="color: black;">amily suites with mountain views. Indoor pool with year round recreation</span></div>
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In 1948, the MK Tunnels were a top secret government experiment in the western states to have a labyrinth of tunnels for safety (according to some sources) for the inevitable bombing by the USSR, not even the Department of Defense employees building knew what the purpose was. But now anyone can find the MK Tunnels just outside of Price, Utah in the San Rafael Swell. They are easy to spot along the Buckhorn Wash road and any vehicle can get to them (we drove to them in our minivan); although, I imagine the road could get sketchy with rain. My family loved spotting the tunnels/caves along the ridge of the sandstone hills and then stopping, jumping out of the van and exploring these tunnels. (for more info on the tunnels visit: <a href="http://coldwartourist.com/mk_tunnels">http://coldwartourist.com/mk_tunnels</a> )</div>
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Some of the tunnels had grates placed over the openings, but they were not locked and were easily opened (we assumed it was legal - we did see another large group of people go into them as well) - we are pretty sure that the grates were in place to keep wild animals out of the tunnels. We, of course, had to talk up the spooky factor by sharing a made-up story of the poor children that had to dig the tunnels and then died before the completion and then we shut off the flashlights! Oooh! When we turned on the lights, we startled a bat and that gave all of us quite the fright! Perfect for the beginning on Halloween season! (<span style="color: #cc0000;">fear factor 3 out of 10</span>, but could be more if you play it up right)</div>
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The <a href="http://www.pricecityutah.com/City_Dir/Desert_Wave_Pool/Desert_Wave_Pool.asp" target="_blank">Price Wave Pool</a> is really a gem that we just discovered while researching unique things to do in this area. In the summer, the pool is outside, but for the fall, winter and spring, they put a bubble over the top of it. The wave pool is <i>heated </i>and they provide inner tubes to float and play in. But really the magic of this wave pool is at Halloween...(<span style="color: #cc0000;">fear factor a 2 out of 10</span> depending on the movie they choose)</div>
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And let's be honest, as a parent, sometimes it is just nice to watch what is happening and these deck chairs are just perfect for that! We are really thrilled that we found this gem of a pool and plan to visit often!</div>
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The Elberta Slant Tunnel is an old abandoned train tunnel, so it is <i>ginormous</i>! Just google it and it'll give directions to the Elberta Slant Road, and if you follow that road, just before you enter the canyon, turn right at an obvious hill and head up that way for about 1/3 of a mile - you cannot miss the tunnel. If our minivan can make it, any car can, but I must warn you, it is a <i>rough </i>road and honestly, a high clearance vehicle would have been swell. </div>
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And since you are out in Elberta, you'll have to pass through Santaquin and you really really need to stop at <a href="https://www.lesliesfamilytreerestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant</a> and order scones and their honey butter (HUGE and the very best honey butter I have had). The food was delicious and the atmosphere was charming - Leslie is the perfect host and so kind. She is very open about sharing the history of the ghosts and her personal experiences with them. </div>
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One of the stories Leslie shared was about a tall man in a duster coat that asked her a question, she was busy and said that she'd help him in a few minutes and so she finished what she was doing, then turned to follow him. As she was following him, they rounded a corner and he flat out <i>disappeared!!!</i> WHAT?! YES!! She didn't know what to think or do...there were several other stories, that you just need to hear from her to believe. After eating a salad and scone, Leslie took me to the back part of the restaurant/parlor where most of the "extra activity" takes place and boy oh boy! It <i>was</i> creepy!!! There was definitely a different feel to this area...</div>
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But the creepiness didn't stop there; in fact, it got more intense as she showed me to the very back and the trap door that led to the root cellar. Apparently, if you go on a weekend for a Ghost Tour ($40/dinner included), you head down these stairs and they pull out the EVP readers and other equipment and you can experience all the paranormal activity for yourself. I am a big fat chicken, so <i>that </i>was <i>not </i>going to be happening...but I really think YOU should go and try it out!! (<span style="color: #cc0000;">fear factor 10 out of 10</span>)</div>
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As we walked along the streets of downtown Park City, we'd stop at certain buildings to learn about the ghost that lived there. John was so good at drawing us into the story and feeling the creeps and then also really good at breaking the tension by waving good-bye to the ghost before heading to the next stop. </div>
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Because I am a big fat chicken, I really appreciated the walking between stories/buildings to help break the tension of the scariness. It was a really really fun night! (<span style="color: #cc0000;">fear factor 8 out of 10</span>)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The grounds were so fun to explore and hike around. You can't help but feel like your in one of those summer camp movies! </span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lucerne Valley Marina</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You cannot go to Flaming Gorge without going ON the water and the best way to do that is rent a party boat from <a href="http://www.flaminggorge.com/" target="_blank">Lucerne Valley Marina</a>. They even rent out house boats by the day for super a reasonable rate. And you don't want to miss <i>this</i> canyon and the view!</span></div>
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Ok guys, this place is amazing. You drive about 15 minutes up the canyon out of the bustle and crowds of Moab and come upon this oasis in the middle of those towering red rocks.<br />
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Our room came with 2 queen beds, a pull out couch and a little kitchen, dining area. The best part was the back door that opened right onto a huge grassy area. Perfect for road weary kids to run around on. <br />
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We brought plenty of food to eat but decided we had to get the breakfast buffet one morning just because you can't beat this view. I don't think these girls have any idea how lucky they are. Also, the food is amazing. Not just pancakes and waffles but a cowboy egg scramble packed with veggies and the biggest pile of bacon I've ever seen. <br />
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They even have a free movie museum with tons of cool stuff they've used in the movies filmed in this area. <br />
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Just such a magical place! <br />
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Zax is THE place to eat in downtown Moab. Right in the middle of all the action with the best pizza around. Kids can get an enormous slice of pizza for $2.50! We could feed all our 10 combined kids for $25. That's unheard of!!</div>
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A mile long trail through the life size grazing dinosaurs, a dino playground, a dig out area, a 3D theater, a 5D prehistoric aquarium and so many more surprises we would hate to spoil. Moab Giants is a perfect way to take a little break from the hiking and biking that Moab is known for. <br />
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But you absolutely can't leave Moab without doing some biking. We love the Bar M trail system. As you can see there is something for every level of rider. They even have a little practice pump track that's a ton of fun for little guys. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Stay: Red Cliffs Lodge </span><span style="color: black;">Suites and 2 bedroom cabins along the banks of the Colorado river <a href="https://redcliffslodge.com/">https://redcliffslodge.com/</a></span></div>
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Escalante Yurts is a stellar home base for all your Hole-in-the-Rock adventures. Jan Roundy, the owner, really rolls out the red carpet for her guests - but honestly, you feel like she's your friend. These luxury yurts are situated on 20 acres of private property and Jan really encouraged our 10 kids to run and explore and feel at home. </div>
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As you can see these aren't your typical yurts we're talking about. Full kitchen, bathroom, tv, heaters, comfy beds and blankets.<br />
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Here's a little tour to give you a better idea what we're talking about:</div>
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Also, fresh hot muffins delivered daily. I mean SERIOUSLY!!!</div>
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Plus there is a fire pit and plenty of chairs outside for relaxing and roasting Peeps. (our favorite)<br />
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We absolutely cannot say enough about this amazing place to stay in Escalante.<br />
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We pretty much ordered one of everything on the menu and we're not kidding when we say everything was amazing!! The college burger, the toasted sub, the mushroom and swiss, so good! Joe Catlett is the owner and if you stop in you've got to get him to tell you his story. He and his wife were floating the river and got off in Escalante and fell in love with the town. They decided to start a new life there have several businesses all over town. Really cool guy!<br />
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When you are in Escalante, Utah you MUST rent a ATV from High Adventure Rentals (and get a coke at their gas station) because Hole-in-the-Rock Road is a beast of a long dirt road (we're talking 60+ miles people). At High Adventure Rentals, you can rent 4-wheelers, 2-seater ATV, 4-seater and even a 6-seater - or if being completely exposed isn't your cup of tea, you can rent a Jeep (or even hire them to shuttle you to your destination down Hole-in-the-Rock). Rachel and Cassidy are so kind and helpful and can show you the best places to stop on your adventure. They gave us a GPS with coordinates to follow and some insider tips on what to do at each stop. Can you tell these kids were ready to rock and roll?!<br />
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Our first stop was Covered Wagon Wash. We would've driven right past it, if Rachel hadn't told us to be sure to get out and hike DOWN to the wash because it's super impressive to walk through the actual water-carved tunnel...the walls were super cool and damp.<br />
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After playing and hiking at the wash, we continued on down the road to a mesa overlook...seriously, can you believe all those trees are in southern Utah?<br />
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This little guy had so much fun bumpy along, he'd put his arms in the air and yell, "Woohoo!" ALL.THE.TIME! It was hilarious!<br />
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The kids also loved driving through the streams that we had to cross along the way! Best part about renting an ATV?! Not having to clean all the mud off of them!<br />
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Along Colette Wash are several Indian Ruins and kivas including this small one. (You must have 4-wheel drive to access this part of Hole-in-the-Rock.<br />
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We took our picnic to Devil's Garden and spent quite some time playing around these hoodoos. What is it about weird rock formations that bring out the kid in all of us?<br />
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At this point, the moms stayed with some kids to explore and relax while the dads took the more adventurous children on a crazy ride. I am not sure who got the better end of the deal.<br />
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About 18 months ago, half of Wandering Families hiked through Spooky and Peek-a-Boo slot canyons (you can read about that <a href="http://www.wanderingfamilies.com/2016/05/slot-canyons-with-children.html" target="_blank">here</a> with detailed tips), so we HAD to show our cousins the coolest hike ever! It turned out to be a completely different experience - cold and rainy<i>. (FYI: most slot canyons are extremely dangerous with wet weather, BUT these two are NOT in a gulley system, so they are safe)</i> Here is the beginning of the trail down the slick rock...even in rainy weather, it's beautiful (and we were the ONLY ones at the trailhead and on the trail - unlike last time we visited)<br />
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Remember to hike the slot canyons in reverse (start with Spooky and then to Peek-a-boo) - it is much easier.<br />
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When there is this much water and mud, you'll be tempted to chimney a lot, but trust us just get muddy and wet and save your energy...<br />
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It is best to bring some webbing or a rope that you can tie around an adult's waist and use it to help you and your kiddos climb down at the very end of Peek-a-boo canyon. It will be the difference between a hair-raising negative experience or an amazing-I-can-do-anything kind of experience!<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><i>Stay</i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">: Escalante Yurts - glamping at it's best. Fresh breakfast included <a href="https://www.escalanteyurts.com/" target="_blank">https://www.escalanteyurts.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><i>Eat: </i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Nemo's - Adventure drive-thru. <a href="http://www.feedtheadventure.com/">http://www.feedtheadventure.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><i>DO: </i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">High Adventure Rentals - anything you could possibly need to traverse this terrain safely and while having a ton of fun <a href="http://www.highadventurerentals.com/">http://www.highadventurerentals.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">1:00pm - 5:00pm </span><a href="http://www.dreamlandtours.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">DREAMLAND TOURS </span></a><br />
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After a scenic four hour drive to Kanab from Utah County, we were so excited to meet up with Brett, our guide from Dreamland Tours, at Glaziers Grocery Store parking lot. He was a kind fellow who quickly made us feel comfortable and excited to check out their Mystical Slot Canyon with dinosaur tracks. While we signed release forms, Brett asked if we would like to stop at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park to let the kids get some pent-up energy out. We, unanimously, agreed to do just that. We stopped there for about 30 minutes or so, but easily could have spent an entire day running, jumping and digging in the soft, cool pink sand. (side note: you can rent ATVs at the state park main entrance) All ten children jumped out of the suburbans, threw off their shoes and headed up the hill into the park without any hesitation.<br />
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They ran down the big hills so quickly that we couldn't keep up and didn't really try, since we could see them from the top. The juxtaposition between pine trees and Sahara desert-like sand is just so cool.<br />
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After getting sufficiently covered in sand head-to-toe, we climbed back in the vehicles and went off-roading to the dinosaur tracks. Brett took us to one of the most concentrated section of footprints ever found. He calmly and patiently pointed out the small and large tracks and just let the kiddos run up and over the slick rock.<br />
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Most of the time, the kids ran ahead and played and found their own tracks (some real, some not):<br />
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Finding this "quicksand" was one of the highlights of the dinosaur stop - we could hardly pry their little bodies out of this to continue on our way to the slot canyon.<br />
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The drive to Mystical Slot Canyon was seriously SO much fun - deep, deep sand and ruts and ups and downs...Brett was a skilled driver and let our children squeal and hang out the window and have the very best time. We quickly ate a snack at the suburbans and headed out through the slot canyon. The red rock with green foliage was stunning.<br />
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Brett, once again, pointed out the different rocks, formations and interesting features that we should be aware of...even the kids were interested - which, as parents, we recognized as a win!<br />
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A bit of scrambling as we hiked through the canyon...apparently, this boulder had been recently deposited that month during a flash flood (sure glad we were not there to witness that!)<br />
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The little ones loved being able to run through the canyon and hear their yells echo against the canyon walls.<br />
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After playing and hiking for four plus hours, we all were famished. Brett recommended Big Al's and HOLY COW, it did NOT disappoint! Yummy burgers and milkshakes for the adults (and McDonalds for the kids - they are next door to each other). <a href="http://www.dreamlandtours.net/" target="_blank">Dreamland Tours</a> cannot be missed!<br />
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After dinner, we were all exhausted, so we headed to our rooms at the local Holiday Inn Express. The rooms were clean, the staff was friendly and there was a pool. When traveling with children, a pool is an awesome bonus!<br />
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We headed to the outskirts of Kanab for a free tour of the acclaimed Sanctuary. Because we have so many young children, it was easier for us (and Best Friends) to go on a CD guided tour of the grounds, but you can take the 2 hour tour in one of their vehicles with a guide. They are open seven days a week, just make sure you call first and make a reservation. It is a mighty impressive place where animals are saved and rehabilitated. Did you know that Best Friends funds thousands of animal shelters throughout the USA? Yep, it's that cool. After the tour, we browsed their gift shop and information center - there is a doggy pool right outside the front doors for those hot days.<br />
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Once the kids got good and whiney we headed to a super cool picnic area on the Best Friends property. Check out that rock overhang for shade! There are so many hikes that we wished we had had time for, but we will be back!<br />
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Right in town we found the most amazing park. It's right by the city pool (which can rival any big city pool by the way). We easily spent a couple hours here playing on the swings, flying our drone, and running around. There's a splash pad a skate park and even a pump track here. If you follow us on Instagram (which you should) you know we LOVE pump tracks. They are the perfect place for little mountain bikers to hone their skills We didn't bring our bikes on this trip which we really regretted once we saw that pump track. We won't make that mistake again!<br />
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Did you know that Kanab is universally recognized by the film industry as "Little Hollywood"? At this free museum you can explore dozens of old movie sets that have been preserved here. When you first walk in there is a cute gift shop that had every kind of cowboy hat and cool dream catcher you can imagine. We ushered our kids through that part as quickly as we could. 😏<br />
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Through the big doors in the back you get to the old western town.<br />
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Everything is hands-on and most buildings and "props" have signs with information about what movie it's appeared in.<br />
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This museum is amazing - it is more like an incredible movie set playground. Our kids played tag and hide and seek all over this place.<br />
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Once it started getting dark, Sherriff Jason (and owner of the venue) got us all dressed up in costumes to make our very own western called "How the West was Lost." We kinda thought this was a "dinner and show" type place. Little did we know we were the show! That was infinitely more interesting and exciting for our kids. Some of us were saloon girls, some Indians, some cowboys, and this bad guy here:<br />
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He then walked us through our parts, complete with sounds effects, lighting and music. We all thought this was the coolest thing ever!<br />
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After our show we sat down to a home cooked chuck-wagon meal - brisket, baked beans, salad with home made dressing, scalloped potatoes, hot rolls. We've done a lot of cool and interesting things but the Little Hollywood Museum still tops the list as the kids <i>most</i> favorite. It's a must do in Kanab!!<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><b>BONUS DAY 3:</b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Mossy Cave Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park</span><br />
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This short hike has a big pay-off. There are steep parts (which are probably shaded in summer), and flat parts, and bridges to hike, and wading water pools, and waterfalls, and hoodoos...you name it, it's most likely on this hike.<br />
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The water was frigid, but the warm sunshine made it all worth it.</div>
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Our kiddos (okay, and even us adults) played behind the large waterfall. So. Much. Fun.<br />
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We spent quite a bit of time building dams, playing in the dirt, the water and just soaking up the last bit of our trip.<br />
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Look at the view, not too shabby! So, if you have an hour to spare, drive along Scenic Byway 12 and stop at the Mossy Cave Trail.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">STAY: </span><a href="http://www.reservations.com/hotel/holiday-inn-express-hotel-and-suites-kanab?rmcid=rcc15" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Holiday Inn Express</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"> </span><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Clean rooms, free breakfast, nice pool, $100ish/night</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">EAT: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Als-Burgers/133183360063360" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Big Al's</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Burgers, milkshakes, Diet Coke</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">DO: </span><a href="http://www.dreamlandtours.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Dreamland Tours</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">expert guides through backcountry sites. Varying lengths/price</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><a href="https://utah.com/best-friends-animal-sanctuary" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Best Friend Animal Sanctuary</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">free 2-hour tour. Register beforehand</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kanab-City-Pool/216122081741023?rf=140367152695787" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">City Park</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">pool, playground, bike/skate tracks, bathrooms, grassy area for picnics </span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><a href="http://www.littlehollywoodmuseum.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Little Hollywood Museum</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">free museum. Chuck-wagon lunch: $15 , dinner $20</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><a href="https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/mossycave.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Mossy Cave Trail</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">less than a mile round trip. Perfect hike for kids</span></i><br />
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We were thankful the sun came out for part of our swim. We did have to realign some of the rocks to allow the cooler river into the "pool" as it was too warm for our children at first.<br />
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This year we hiked up in mid-April on a very chilly morning. It remained cold, but again, it kept most of the hikers away. Because it was colder, we carried the children's swimsuits in the backpack to change into at the hot pots. The beginning of the trail goes up for a bit, but then levels out.<br />
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What kid would stay on a trail when they can take a short cut across a fallen tree?<br />
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This is the view looking down into the hot springs - beautiful with the waterfall; however we learned that if you continue up on the trail for another 1/4 mile, there are deeper, less visited pools!<br />
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This is the trail up above the main springs...the view was just stunning this spring morning!<br />
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If you look closely in the center of this picture, you can see the upper pools. We were so excited to soak in these until we saw a nudist and that man was not about to depart or out clothing on, so we had to turn back - bummer!<br />
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The trail down is always faster than up and that makes for easy going. In the spring, without leaves, the hike is mostly in the sun, but imagine the shade you'd have in the summer and the glorious colored leaves in the fall.<br />
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Getting closer to the parking lot makes for fast hikers.<br />
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Just because the baby is so cute and he LOVED sitting on the side of the pool...<br />
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<b>THINGS TO KNOW:</b><br />
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<li>Disclaimer: it is getting rather popular, so be sure to hike in the early morning or better yet during the week </li>
<li>Restrooms are at the parking lot, but not at the hot springs </li>
<li>Remember to test the water before having children climb in as some areas could burn delicate skin - it is an easy remedy to cool the temperature down - move rocks to allow the passing river water into the "pool" where you are </li>
<li>Beware nudists could be present </li>
<li>Total hiking time is about 4 hours </li>
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<b>HOW TO GET THERE:</b><br />
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<li> Head East on Hwy 6 from Spanish Fork for about 11 miles to the Diamond Fork turnoff sign </li>
<li>Follow the Diamond Fork road about 10 miles to the signed trailhead </li>
<li>From the parking lot, follow the obvious trail east into the canyon - do NOT cross the first little bridge on your right! Head straight on the trial </li>
<li>About 1 mile in to the hike, the stream and trail fork. Cross that bridge and take the trail on the right</li>
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My kids get out early on Wednesday so we headed over there with scooters and rollerblades in hand right after I picked them up. You can rent skates, rollerblades, scooters and even buy socks there. I ended up renting my two littlest skates and a walker just to make my life easier and since they are just tiny they let me use them for free! The walker is $3 and worth every penny!! Also since it was weekday we had the entire skating rink to ourselves. I love it when that kind of thing happens!<br />
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After a solid hour of skating we decided to check out the Arcade and bounce stuff. Part of the $5 Wednesday includes 5 tokens per kid for the arcade. That was perfect! I mean, they would have loved to have more but I could easily pull the “I don’t have any change” card and they were still able to play some games, earn some tickets and buy some candy.<br />
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Classic Fun Center has a pretty decent bounce area with at least 5 different obstacles course to bounce your way through and even a separate little toddler area to play in.<br />
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We went back and forth between the skating rink and the bounce area for another couple of hours until the kids were absolutely exhausted and we could grab a pizza for dinner. Not bad for $25 on a Wednesday night. We’ll definitely come back again!<br />
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<b>Place:</b> Classic Fun Center<br />
<b>Location:</b> 250 south state Orem, UT 84058<br />
<b>Hours:</b> Mon-Thurs: 12pm - 9pm and Fri-Sat: 12pm - midnight<br />
<b>Price:</b> Skating: $6.00 Bouncing: $6.00 <br />
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Check website though because everyday they have a different deal. For example we went on a Wednesday and it was $5/kid for unlimited bounce and skateWanderingfamilieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618313343059443913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327860170107223332.post-68557831759222239942016-07-28T02:00:00.000-07:002017-02-10T10:41:09.534-08:00Kanarraville Falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Buckle up friends!! We've done quite a few hikes as a family but this one is our all time favorite! It's got it all. River trail hiking, chains and ladders to climb, towering slot canyons, even a natural water slide make this a perfect adventure for the whole family. </div>
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Kanarraville is about 30 minutes before St. George. To find the parking lot you'll take the exit to New Harmony/Kanarraville. Turn right on Hwy 144 and take an immediate
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The first 3/4 of a mile follows a wide dirt road. Keep in mind there is no shade in this portion the trail. We did it in June and it was sweltering. Don't worry though, there are a few stream crossings to cool you off. Just little ones you can hop over pretty easily. <br />
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After another mile or so the trail starts to become a little tricky. You'll be tempted to avoid the water because we moms like to keep our kids feet dry as much as possible but just go with it on this hike. Go nice and slow to avoid slippery rocks but my advice is just to hike right in the river. Your feet get used to it. <br />
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Now you'll read on the internet that this hike is categorized as "moderate" but if I can do it while carrying two babies anyone can do this hike! My mom even came along and thought it was the highlight of our trip.</div>
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We hiked through the river trail for probably another 2 miles. <br />
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Then all the sudden the slot canyon pops up out of no where. This was my kids first time seeing anything like this and they were completely blown away. It's cold and windy in the slot canyon so be aware of that. <br />
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Within about 10 minutes you come to "kanarra falls" It's really loud and windy right here. Just kinda a fun surprise to tired little hikers. Again, if my 67 year old mom and me holding 2 babies can make it up this ladder anyone can!! <br />
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Just above the falls the slot opens up and it's warm and sunny again. This is a perfect spot to rest a minute. I brought lunchables for the kids and trailmix and beef jerky for the grown ups. <br />
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Now this a perfectly acceptable place to turn around. But, we kinda like going as far as we can possibly push it! So after a little recharge we pushed through the canyon a little further. The water gets deeper and slightly more difficult to boulder through. But after about 15 or 20 minutes of that you get to the water slide! As if the slot canyon and sneaking behind the waterfall and climbing the ladder wasn't enough you get to slide down one of the best natural water slides I've ever seen. I had saved a bag of mini oreos from lunch so that I could entice the nervous ones down the slide. Works like a charm!<br />
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<b>Kanarraville Falls Hike:</b> 5ish miles round trip<br />
<b>Best time of year:</b> late spring to fall<br />
Not Stroller friendly<br />
Bathrooms at the trailhead<br />
$10: if you park at the trailhead<br />
<b>Directions to Trailhead:</b> take the exit to New Harmony/Kanarraville. Turn right on Hwy 144 and take an immediate
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The view from one of the larger dunes was beautiful in its own way.<br />
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We raced down the hill - It was a bit windy and so we had to squint often.<br />
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Even our 6 month old enjoyed sliding down on laps:<br />
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I slid down the hills with the baby in-tow. It was pretty easy to slide, but we wished we had cardboard boxes or a sled to use to go faster...next time!<br />
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</span>HOW TO GET THERE:</b><br />The entrance road to Little Sahara is 4 miles west of Jericho Junction. From Nephi: 31 miles via SR 132 and Juab County Route 1812. From Eureka: 18 miles on US 6. From Delta: 34 miles on US 6.<br /><br /><b> FEE:</b><br />$18 per vehicle for a one-day permit. Senior citizens receive a 50% discount on all Little Sahara fees.Wanderingfamilieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618313343059443913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327860170107223332.post-26312568083685722212016-07-21T02:00:00.001-07:002016-07-21T02:00:01.579-07:00CEU Prehistoric Museum<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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It is no secret that I love to camp; in fact, when we got married, we registered for a nice backpacking tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pads. But as children came along, we quickly outgrew our tent. We didn't want to stop camping, but we needed a large, durable, fast tent that we could take in our car. That tent is the Kings Camo Turbo Tent! It is quite rugged and keeps the water out beautifully (we just camped in 38 degree, rainy weather and stayed warm and dry). But the best part is it literally takes 90 seconds to set up! </div>
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The bottom of the tent is made with heavy duty waterproof material that sweeps up beautifully because if your children are like mine, they go in and out all day long tracking in leaves, dirt and pine needles.<br />
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A free, fun and indoor attraction is found at the Bean Museum on BYU campus. Don't let the outdated outside building fool you - BYU has recently remodeled the entire museum and it is pretty swell. The very first thing to do when you arrive, is to get a free parking pass from the information desk - without one, BYU police will ticket your vehicle. Then roam around as long as you'd like.<br />
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There are displays on the different types of insects - which my boys found fascinating.<br />
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But the real treat, I think, is upstairs and the displays on animals with many, many stuffed real ones! These stuffed giraffes are almost as high as we are on the second floor! <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HHe-iVoH_UY/V4VNWeGEOqI/AAAAAAAAIsc/sAUGLsat-skmWM32aIkMz0y1vHRChaeeACLcB/s1600/IMG_3177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HHe-iVoH_UY/V4VNWeGEOqI/AAAAAAAAIsc/sAUGLsat-skmWM32aIkMz0y1vHRChaeeACLcB/s640/IMG_3177.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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This stuffed elephant commands an entire room to himself. Mighty impressive!</div>
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There is also a children's play area with slides and fun things to do to get wiggles out before viewing the rest of the exhibits.<br />
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The fish/coral reef exhibit was quite life-like. I almost wanted to hold my breath. And if you look closely, by the conch shell, you can spy an orange Easter egg. During different holidays, the museum hides trinkets for children to find.<br />
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The information panels provide interesting facts and tips for all of us to help preserve the beautiful planet.<br />
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You can also reserve (for free) a reptile show! It was pretty fun to join this group and all of my children liked guessing and touching each of the different reptiles.<br />
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<li>Take the I-15 to exit 269 (University Parkway) and turn east. Travel about 4.4 miles to 450 east street and turn right. Before the traffic lights, turn left and go up a small hill past the Marriott Center and the museum is on your left. Please park on the north side of the museum and remember to get a parking pass from the front desk. </li>
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<li> Monday - Friday 10am - 9pm </li>
<li>Saturday - 10am - 5pm</li>
<li>closed Sunday </li>
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