The kids had Parent/Teacher Conferences (no school) on Thursday and Friday, so we decided to head out for some Fall Fun! Why would we want to stay home and clean or do yard work??
We decided on a hike up Maple Canyon. First, a picnic...then the hike. Griffin was snacking on an apple, trying to gear up for the hike (too bad he doesn't have teeth). He needed some "big time" energy to ride in his backpack!
Maple Canyon is know world wide for its conglomerate cliffs. There are many rocks "cemented" together to make these large rough cliffs. I guess it is a rock climbers heaven.
Griffin was a Happy Hiker (most of the time)!
I had to post this picture to prove that I took my turn packing the little guy too! It was quite a workout!
One of our rest stops had this little wooden swing.
The rock formations were awesome! This was Maddie and Alex being cool...I guess.
Toward the top of our hike, we had to conquer ladders and steps.
Griffin needed a snack once in a while. Andy was able to hike and provide Griff with his refreshment!
Where's the Waldos?
This was our view at the top of our hike. It looked out over Sanpete Valley. There were also many more Conglomerate cliffs in the distance. Very unique.
Family shot taken with the camera self-timer.
Then we headed back down. Little Lane hiked the whole way on his own two feet! We hiked for a good two hours. I bet he fell on his little bum at least 20 times. He would just giggle, get back up and keep going. I had to take this photo because it shows how dirty his bum was! It was also cute to see his little legs trekking along. He stopped to collect leaves, rocks, and sticks the entire way (the Ziplock!).
Then, on Saturday morning, Andy and I decided to get up and take a scenic bike ride. Sandra watched our kids while we went. Clint came along too. It was super fun and pretty!
Riding through the Fall foliage...
This is a great action shot Clint, surrounded by leaves!
Andy caught some "air" going over a rock on the trail.
So, hikes and bikes. What a great way to spend a weekend.
So, hikes and bikes. What a great way to spend a weekend.
3 comments:
wow, I seriously didn't think that is what Clint wears. I imagined a couple extra pads......not robo Clint. Looks like lots of fun!!
Awesome photos! You guys are having way too much family fun in the fall foliage!
So pretty!! The only hiking I do is around the mall and the only biking I do is riding my pink beach cruiser to the mail box and back :) hee hee. See you Tuesday!!
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