The illusion persists that Moab is warm in the winter. Still hoping that there might be a shred of truth to that illusion, Joe and I took a trip south over this past weekend. While we were anything but warm (we saw both snow and light hail) we had a super fun weekend! I can't think of a way that I would rather spend Valentine's Day then hiking around beautiful country and then snuggling up in a tent with my adorable husband. On Saturday we drove south, then we hiked to a place call Fisher's Towers and got totally lost on the trail (I guess a 3 foot sign with an arrow isn't obvious enough). We hiked up to the base of huge sandstone towers (the Titan is 900 ft tall) and realized that there was no where left to hike. On our way back we found the correct turn and hiked to the opposite side of the towers. It is a beautiful place. Climbers have actually summited the Titan. They must have been human spider monkeys.
The next day we went to church (smelling and looking rather fresh) and then spent a day and a half exploring Arches National Park. We saw/hiked to all but about 3 arches. Arches National Park is amazing!!!
I would especially recommend the Devil's Garden hike. It is breathtaking! and you cross something like 11 arches during the hike. By the end, you come across another 200 foot arch carved into orange sandstone and you shrug your shoulders . . . it's just another arch.
These sandstone "fins" we learned, are the first step in arch formation. Then, over many years, water breaks away chunks of rock, until arches form.
6 comments:
It looks like your V-day trip was a blast! I can't believe you were up at 4am? Did you work a night shift? I thought I was a night owl going to bed at midnight. I'm glad I can depend on blogging to keep in touch rather than running into you at a random volleyball game!
arches is one of my favorite places, winter and spring. glad you had such a fun trip! beautiful, beautiful.
McKay and I went down there last year during March. It was way fun, but a little chilly at times. I wouldn't recommend staying at this one RV and tent place. We had very rude neighbors. I'm glad you were able to have a fun Valentines.
I'm so jealous! We definetly miss you in the ER! I luv how beautiful the arches are
Holy Cow you BLOG!!! I had no idea! I dont blog very well but I try sometimes...I am totally going to add you!!!.....good game on the climbing...that looks sweet!
Seriously your blog is AWESOME!!! It looks like your pics are professional. I think next weekend is a great time to hang out!! We should maybe catch a movie too..there are a couple chick flicks I have been wanting to see @ the cheap theater. Let me know when you are in town :)
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