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Antelope Canyon,Zion,Island Park

 It’s nice to know that there is more to life than school and work.  It seems that lately that’s all that has occupied our minds.  Yet it’s a good thing we both have our weekends free to spend time outdoors and relax.  Then every now and then we can both line up our schedules for a vacation. Our family gets together every year at Zion national park, it kind of like a rite of passage of being an Anderson.  So this year we packed our jeep with camping gear and suitcases and drove the 10 or so hours to Zion.  Except of driving straight thru we stopped in Page Arizona for a short hike. 

Antelope Canyon is a few miles outside of Page, costs $20 to hike, since you can only hike it as part of a guided tour.   On the ground the canyon opening is just a small sliver then opens up as you descend deeper into the earth.  Once you reach the bottom the canyon is a narrow slot canyon with wave-like walls.  Overall all I can say it was amazing, beautiful, and moving.  Our guide was great and very relaxed; at one point he hid behind a corner and scared me when I walked past.  At one point our small group stopped at an opening and our guide played amazing grace on his flute thing. It was very moving being in such a beautiful and awe-inspiring location.  I would highly recommend this hike and thought it was worth the money it cost.

Following our hike we drove the rest of the way into Zion.  We spent three days there hiking and a bit of dancing (yes dancing).  The best part was camping next to the river, family gatherings, and reading a good book under the cottonwood trees.

Following Zion we headed up to Idaho to stay at the Cabin in Island Park.  This week went way to quick.  We stayed busy kayaking, canoeing, and riding four wheelers.   

 A huge thanks to Steve and Jeanne, we had so much fun and can’t wait to do it again next year.

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