Brian Head, UT
The Lautzenheiser Family Trip this year was held on Duane’s property in Brian Head, UT. We camped for five nights under the aspen trees. Our days were equally spent exploring the surrounding area and hanging out at camp. Unfortunately, we forgot to take a family photo so although Marcia, Duane, Beth, and Evan were all there, their beautiful, smiling faces are not pictured here. So sad!
Cedar Breaks National Monument
We spent our first full day there doing a small hike around Brian Head with Beth and riding dirt bikes. Yes, you read that right…we (Ella, Miles, and myself) all rode dirt bikes for the first time! Otherwise, the kids were easily entertained with cousin Tyler and swinging on Duane’s hammock.
The following days we explored Yankee Meadow (which was much fuller than the previous year we’d been there), Cedar Breaks National Monument (where at 10,500 feet the hail came well, hailing down), Navajo Lake (where we stopped for a quick lunch), and the super cool Mammoth Cave (where we crawled on our hands and knees through lava tubes).
We continued our adventure seeking out Parowan Gap (where the road is literally lined with petroglyphs) and some nearby dinosaur prints. Coming down the mountain and spending an hour in the 85 degree heat was a gentle reminder what we would be returning to in Las Vegas.
We are so grateful to Duane and Beth for making this week happen. While at camp we threw axes, devoured great food, munched on s’mores, drank delicious beer, and enjoyed the conversation with friends and family. If we don’t get up there during this fall, we will definitely return next summer.