American Fork Canyon ++ Kayak Tryout

Isaac has his High Adventure next week.  They undertook a huge project of making their own kayaks.  Needless to say, I think it's going to be a memory making week for him and all of the 20 scouts + leaders.  They are going to kayak the Colorado river near Moab.  

We took it up to Tibble Fork Reservoir to see if it really does stay afloat.  Which IT DOES!

It even holds Justin!

A real smile.  

 "Panning" for gold.

 Stewart the Minion has been a welcome family addition.

 Impromptu marshmallow roast.

I really enjoy having such a beautiful canyon so close to home.  We ought to get out there more.  The kids sure whine about going but are so happy when we are there.

Kolob Canyon

We did a quick drive through of this amazing canyon.  It's only a few minutes off of the freeway and only about 5 miles long.  Well worth the stop.

Valley of Fire

We only spent a few hours in this beautiful park.  Wish we had more time to explore.  Ammon was very sick and sat in the car the whole time.

 

 One of my favorite flowers, globe mallow.

 

Snow Canyon (pics are on our phones)

 Bryce Canyon

 Ammon and Allison became junior rangers in the two hours we were there.  It was still pretty chilly.  It felt like wind blowing off of snow.