After Capitol Reef, we drove over Boulder Mountain and we went to a place that Brad wanted to explore. How does Micro Death Hollow sound to you? In spite of the name (to tell you the truth, it was probably because of it) we proceeded down.
Actually we didn't get very far because of the threatening weather. I would love to go all the way down to Micro Death Hollow someday, as long as I don't die a micro death.
We rushed back to the car and got out of the rain. Brad thought we should still try and camp because it never really rained for a long time. So, we drove to Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. Brad had made reservations for a camp site over the phone. It sounded like a good spot- running water and showers and a lake view. Well let's just say that if you like your scenery too look like an example of slash and burn agriculture, this is the spot for you. The camp site that was reserved for us still had the tire marks from the bulldozer and there were upturned bushes off to the side. The only flat spot on the site for a tent was on a patch of dead cactus. We were not happy. We drove into town and visited the BLM visitor center and Caleb made a friend.
We decided to find a KOA campground and test our luck. It wasn't too bad an experience. It only rained lightly when we set up the tent, we were away from all the RVs and the facilities were really clean. Plus were weren't freezing like our last camping trip. It was fun.
In the morning, we broke camp and headed to Bryce Canyon. We went on a couple of short hikes around the rim. We didn't go on any big hikes because of the weather but we got some great pictures with moody lighting.
Again, climbing trees is an activity endorsed by Mom, running on roofs, is not.
I caught Rachel in a natural pose, she saw me and really started posing.
I am not so good at posing.
Actually we didn't get very far because of the threatening weather. I would love to go all the way down to Micro Death Hollow someday, as long as I don't die a micro death.
We rushed back to the car and got out of the rain. Brad thought we should still try and camp because it never really rained for a long time. So, we drove to Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. Brad had made reservations for a camp site over the phone. It sounded like a good spot- running water and showers and a lake view. Well let's just say that if you like your scenery too look like an example of slash and burn agriculture, this is the spot for you. The camp site that was reserved for us still had the tire marks from the bulldozer and there were upturned bushes off to the side. The only flat spot on the site for a tent was on a patch of dead cactus. We were not happy. We drove into town and visited the BLM visitor center and Caleb made a friend.
We decided to find a KOA campground and test our luck. It wasn't too bad an experience. It only rained lightly when we set up the tent, we were away from all the RVs and the facilities were really clean. Plus were weren't freezing like our last camping trip. It was fun.
In the morning, we broke camp and headed to Bryce Canyon. We went on a couple of short hikes around the rim. We didn't go on any big hikes because of the weather but we got some great pictures with moody lighting.
Again, climbing trees is an activity endorsed by Mom, running on roofs, is not.
I caught Rachel in a natural pose, she saw me and really started posing.
I am not so good at posing.
We had a yummy lunch at Bryce Canyon Lodge and then we headed back home. Just as an interesting bit of trivia, Brad's Grandma Miller worked at the lodge in the 1930s. She was a really cool person.
The traffic was awful once we hit Utah Valley so got off I-15 and drove home on the west side of Utah Lake. Try it sometime.
I wonder what our next adventure will be?
3 comments:
The Millers are way adventurous! I think Brad knows of every out-of-the-way place in Southern Utah (he would get along great with my Dad). I love all the pictures; Bryce Canyon is one of my favorites in Utah.
I love the stormy pictures! It looks like you had a fun trip. It's been a long time since I've been down that way (I was pregnant with Jimmy). We'll have to try it again sometime.
For me, KOA is not AOK. Whatever. Rach and Em are hams. The pictures are awesome, the natural scenery and the creative expressions. The best is the family with backs turned and Em feigning guilt. Frame it.
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