Kolob Canyon, UT
We hadn't taken a trip since the New Year so we were itching to go somewhere for Ella's first adventure. With a truck filled with a baby, dog, stroller, play mat, Rock 'n Play, and sixty (yes, 6-0) diapers, we decided to visit Duane in Leeds, UT and do some local exploring.
Ella's onesie says it all, "The Adventure Begins!"
Our visit included a ride in the truck up to Kolob Reservoir at 8,000 feet, where we saw a bald eagle! The views of the backside of Zion National Park were spectacular and the Reservoir was a great spot for lunch and for Topo to run around.
The next day we took a quick hike up to an old Aviation Navigation Arrow on the top of a ridge near Quail Creek Reservoir. The arrows were used in the 1920s for nighttime airmail routes between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. Ella also saw a little of her first National Park, Zion, but with the high temperatures, a baby and a dog, we decided to keep our explorations to a minimum.
On our way home, we stumbled upon a dirt road from Grafton to Apple Valley, UT, where we discovered future 'away from the masses' campsites and the views of Zion from the south side were impressive! Ella also acquired her first school desk we found at an antique store! Despite a poop explosion (from Ella, just for clarification) and an evening with a very fussy baby (again for clarification, Ella) we had a great time!
