We started today with a Hummer tour of the Hell’s Revenge 4X4 trail at Sand Flats Recreation Area. We wanted to do something that we couldn’t do just anywhere, so this fit the bill! Our guide described it as a grown-ups playground and I have to say, that is pretty accurate. On this trip we all learned “real” four wheeling as well as the real purpose of Jeeps, Hummers, and Land Cruisers. It was awesome and the kids kept saying it was better than a roller coaster. Some of the grades we went up over were close to 60 degrees! We had a wonderful driver and would love to do it again sometime. After the tour we had a picnic lunch literally along the side on the road next to the Colorado River. We stumbled upon some Petroglyphs as well as an impressive stretch of road/rock that seems to be very popular for rock climbers. It was a gorgeous day and the kids lost count at 40 rock climbers, it was great lunch time entertainment.
After lunch we headed for Canyonlands National Park, the Island in the Sky section. We were hoping to make it down to the Needles section too, but it is just too far of a drive and we were running out of time. The Island in the Sky is a high section of land that is surrounded on three sides by canyons formed by the Green and Colorado Rivers. It was pretty spectacular to see and a short hike got us to a panoramic view of the area. Our visit was short, only a half day and a few hikes, but totally worth the drive!
PB&J Count: Still at 46, we had a cheese plate lunch today after grocery shopping and not wanting to hear any more whining…
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