8.31.2009
8.25.2009
$99 Utah Weekend Adventure Vacation, The BEST vacation deal in SLC! Basic itinerary
If you are new, plan to attend the "Trip Orientation Meeting".
A week before EACH Utah Weekend Adventure Vacation we encourage you to come to the Trip Orientation meeting. During this one hour meeting, we'll finalize details i.e. confirm who is driving and who is carpooling, make sure everyone knows who they are traveling with, confirm who brings a tent and who doesn't need to, who is staying in a motel rather than camping with us, get better acquainted with everyone, learn what each person hopes to accomplish on the trip. If you can't attend, we'll email the detailed info to you after the meeting. Meeting location is in Holladay, at or near my home (approx. 5000 So. 3000 E. 84117)
Thursday
8:30 am: Meet and greet everyone. Load everyone into their assigned cars for carpooling. When traveling to southern or central Utah, we meet at the Overnight Park n Ride near 7200 So. I-15. (Sometimes we meet a little earlier than 8:30 am if we are driving further. I like to get to our destination around noon.)
NOTE: It's OK if you can't leave Thursday morning. Let me know when you can leave and we'll find out if any others are leaving later also. Cost of the trip is the same regardless of when you arrive.
Once we leave SLC, we only stop for fuel and quick bathroom breaks.
Arrive at our destination before noon. Explore, set up camp, eat, relax, free time, etc.
12 noon – 4 pm: Explore some easier hikes with us if you like. It's not mandatory to hike on any of our trips. For those who want something different, there is plenty to do.
*Bring a sack lunch & snacks to eat until Dinner at 6 pm.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Friday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hiking and exploring or choose your preferred activity.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Lasagna - Meat and Vegetarian)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Saturday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hikes offered or enjoy other activities
4 – 6 pm – Help with Dinner preparations: Grilled Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes and White Chili (Vegetarian or Chicken) or free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Sunday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 – 9:30 am – Break down camp
11 am - Check out
FREE DAY! No hiking guide services offered by Sheryl on Sunday. Some in the group may head home early while others may want to hike and explore before leaving. It's up to you and those who are in your car.
Tips for Safe Camping
SALT LAKE CITY -- Forest officials want to make sure campers know how to stay safe.
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungry deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* Remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
Safety rules for hiking:
* Drinking a gallon of water per day is advised.
* Stay on marked trails.
* Hike with others in our group.
* If someone is injured, stay with them until they are safely back to camp.
* Bring extra water or a water filter, in case someone else needs it.
* Pay attention to weather conditions and adjust your plans accordingly.
* With warmer temperatures, hikes are scheduled in early mornings and/or early evenings to avoid heat exhaustion.
* Bring and carry a small first aid kit.
* Be prepared and keep your eyes open for others who may need help.
* Know your own physical strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly.
* Only do what YOU feel comfortable in doing. Don’t let yourself be talked into doing something don’t feel good about.
* Speak up if you have any problems, concerns or if you are injured – even a little bit. Let us know. There are many advantages of hiking with a group. We can help each other and save EVERYONE a lot of time and money.
If you have a problem or concern, let me know. We will try to resolve it quickly - whatever it is.
A week before EACH Utah Weekend Adventure Vacation we encourage you to come to the Trip Orientation meeting. During this one hour meeting, we'll finalize details i.e. confirm who is driving and who is carpooling, make sure everyone knows who they are traveling with, confirm who brings a tent and who doesn't need to, who is staying in a motel rather than camping with us, get better acquainted with everyone, learn what each person hopes to accomplish on the trip. If you can't attend, we'll email the detailed info to you after the meeting. Meeting location is in Holladay, at or near my home (approx. 5000 So. 3000 E. 84117)
Thursday
8:30 am: Meet and greet everyone. Load everyone into their assigned cars for carpooling. When traveling to southern or central Utah, we meet at the Overnight Park n Ride near 7200 So. I-15. (Sometimes we meet a little earlier than 8:30 am if we are driving further. I like to get to our destination around noon.)
NOTE: It's OK if you can't leave Thursday morning. Let me know when you can leave and we'll find out if any others are leaving later also. Cost of the trip is the same regardless of when you arrive.
Once we leave SLC, we only stop for fuel and quick bathroom breaks.
Arrive at our destination before noon. Explore, set up camp, eat, relax, free time, etc.
12 noon – 4 pm: Explore some easier hikes with us if you like. It's not mandatory to hike on any of our trips. For those who want something different, there is plenty to do.
*Bring a sack lunch & snacks to eat until Dinner at 6 pm.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Friday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hiking and exploring or choose your preferred activity.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Lasagna - Meat and Vegetarian)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Saturday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hikes offered or enjoy other activities
4 – 6 pm – Help with Dinner preparations: Grilled Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes and White Chili (Vegetarian or Chicken) or free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Sunday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 – 9:30 am – Break down camp
11 am - Check out
FREE DAY! No hiking guide services offered by Sheryl on Sunday. Some in the group may head home early while others may want to hike and explore before leaving. It's up to you and those who are in your car.
Tips for Safe Camping
SALT LAKE CITY -- Forest officials want to make sure campers know how to stay safe.
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungry deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* Remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
Safety rules for hiking:
* Drinking a gallon of water per day is advised.
* Stay on marked trails.
* Hike with others in our group.
* If someone is injured, stay with them until they are safely back to camp.
* Bring extra water or a water filter, in case someone else needs it.
* Pay attention to weather conditions and adjust your plans accordingly.
* With warmer temperatures, hikes are scheduled in early mornings and/or early evenings to avoid heat exhaustion.
* Bring and carry a small first aid kit.
* Be prepared and keep your eyes open for others who may need help.
* Know your own physical strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly.
* Only do what YOU feel comfortable in doing. Don’t let yourself be talked into doing something don’t feel good about.
* Speak up if you have any problems, concerns or if you are injured – even a little bit. Let us know. There are many advantages of hiking with a group. We can help each other and save EVERYONE a lot of time and money.
If you have a problem or concern, let me know. We will try to resolve it quickly - whatever it is.
7.27.2009
Tips for Safe Camping
SALT LAKE CITY -- Forest officials want to make sure campers know how to stay safe.
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungrey deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungrey deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
6.30.2009
Fremont Indian State Park Adventure Vacation, June 26 - 28, 2009
Thanks to Gail for sharing her photos:
Gail's Photos
High Uintas Adventure Vacation, August 2009
Thanks to Jerry for sharing his photos:
http://cid-3820b447b93a85ca.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Uintas%20Aug%2027-30
Gail's Photos
High Uintas Adventure Vacation, August 2009
Thanks to Jerry for sharing his photos:
http://cid-3820b447b93a85ca.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Uintas%20Aug%2027-30
6.25.2009
Fremont Indian State Park Outdoor Adventure - June 26 - 28
Agenda for Trip:
Leave SLC at 3 pm Friday
Arrive at Fremont State Park at 6 pm.
Check in, set up camp. Explore the place.
Bring your own food for Friday night.
Eat dinner
Evening trail exploring, photography and a little R and R.
Star Gazing instead of a campfire. Incredible sky!!
7 am Saturday morning, Breakfast started. Freshly ground whole wheat pancakes w/ strawberry jam and whipped cream.
Make lunches.
Pack up bikes on car and head out to explore the paved bike trail along the Sevier River.
Eat lunch at destination: Big Rock Candy Mountain.
7+ mile bike trail - one way.
Explore trails in the area - including Lemonade Springs
Stop along the way and take photos.
Shuttle back to our cars or ride back on bike.
Sat. afternoon: explore the trails, check out Freemont Museum, Cove Fort and other nearby Indian Sites
4:30 Preparing dinner of Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Spinach Salad straight from the garden, homemade Ice Cream
After dinner, when it's cooler, explore a more trails, photo opt, visit scenic areas nearby.
Later on: Campfire and more star gazing
Sunday morning: Eat breakfast, make lunch, break down camp
For those who want to hike more can do so.
I'll be heading out for SLC to get back to my church meetings before 1 pm.
5.12.2009
5.06.2009
June 11 - 14, Capitol Reef and Kodachrome Basin Hiking/Camping Trip
June 11 – 14, 2009
$75/person
Two Featured Hikes on this Trip:
Sulfer Creek and Willis Creek
Both are cool comfortable water hikes
Any adult who can hike 6 miles/day is qualified to do our featured hikes There are plenty of other hikes and activities to do if you prefer not to hike these trails.
Willis Creek
Sulfer Creek
Thursday, June 11
8 am: Meet at 7200 So. I-15 Park n Ride to carpool and leave SLC
11 am - 12 noon: Arrive at Capitol Reef National Park
12 - 1 pm: Set up at Fruita Campground in Capitol Reef Nat. Park
1 - 6 pm: Explore, hike, scenic drives, sight see, eat, sleep, etc.
6 - 7 pm: Dinner
7 - 9 pm: Sunset Hiking
Hikes this day include: Fremont River, Goosenecks, Sunset Point, Chimney Rock, Hickman Natural Bridge
List of Capitol Reef Hikes
Friday, June 12
7 - 9 am: Breakfast, Make lunches, break down camp
9 am - 1 pm: Hike Sulfer Creek, stop and eat lunch along the way
1 - 2 pm: Visitors Ctr at Capitol Reef, visit Torrey, sight see, any last minute hikes before leaving
2 - 6 pm: Travel “All American Hwy 12” to Boulder Mountain, up thru Dixie Nat. Forest, drop down to Boulder, over the Hogback, depending on the weather and the group we could Hike Upper Calf Creek Falls - 1 hour, continue on to Escalante, Cannonville, Kodachrome State Park where we’ll set up camp.
6 - 7 pm - Dinner
7 - 9 pm - Sunset Hiking, relax, explore, etc.
Sat., June 13
7 - 8 am - Breakfast and make lunches
8 - 9 am - Travel to Willis Creek
9 am - 5 pm - Explore and Hike mainly Willis Creek, Some may explore Sheep Creek and Bull Valley
6 - 7 pm: Dinner
7 - 9 pm - Sunset Hiking, relax, explore, etc.
Sunday, June 14
7 - 9 am - Breakfast, make lunches, break down camp
You are on your own at this point to either stick around or head for home.
Take the fast way home or hike, explore, drive home the scenic way, etc.
I attend an LDS church service in Cannonville from 10 – 11 am before heading home.
GETTING THERE:
Midvale, 7200 So. I-15
Midvale to Scipio: 111 miles, 1 hr. 40 minutes (9:30 am)
Scipio to Sigurd: 32 miles, 37 min. (10:15 am)
Sigurd to Torrey: 60 miles, 1 hr. 17 minutes (11:30 am)
Torrey is approx. 10 miles from our campsite at Capitol Reef National Park
MEETING PLACE THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 11, 2009: 8 am: Meet in Parking Lot, 7200 South exit, just off I-15, WEST side of McDonalds Restaurant, EAST of I-15, far SOUTH end. McDonalds is practically next to the freeway on the East Side. NOTE: If you need to come down later, that’s fine.
COST INCLUDES: Eight delicious meals and snacks, camping accommodations for 3 nights, experienced guides, carpool assistance. We ask our hikers to help with meals and camp set up and break down.
5.04.2009
4.25.2009
Join us on our Maui Adventure Trip, October 2009!!
Check out my photos from last years trip! (October 2008)
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/Maui2008?feat=email#slideshow
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/Maui2008PartTwo?feat=email#slideshow
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/Maui2008PartThree?feat=email#slideshow
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/Maui2008?feat=email#slideshow
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/Maui2008PartTwo?feat=email#slideshow
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/Maui2008PartThree?feat=email#slideshow
Join us for our Capitol Reef Adventure Trip in June 2009!
Sheryl's Photos from June 2007 and 2008
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/CapitolReef?feat=email#slideshow
Gail's Photos:
http://cid-000ee81aacc7914d.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Capitol%20Reef
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/CapitolReef?feat=email#slideshow
Gail's Photos:
http://cid-000ee81aacc7914d.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Capitol%20Reef
4.17.2009
"Heart of England" Adventure Trip, was $2495, NOW just $1995 w/out airfare.
The Heart of England Trip
Walking in the Cotswolds
June 27 - July 6, 2009
This trip was originally priced at $2495 but has been reduced to $1995!
We're still booked in the same exquisite hotels and are enjoying the incredibly beautiful Cotswolds countryside. Nothing has changed in Oxford, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Windsor except the price!!
Join us on this incredible walking trip!!
Right now, the dollar is especially strong against the pound. That means our dollars go a long way in England. When my good friend and guide, Greg, was in England last April the dollar was worth only 50 cents. Today it's worth nearly 70 cents --a 35% jump!
Since he books all of our international trips months in advance and locks in prices in local currency, he is able to pass along special savings when currency fluctuations work in our favor.
URGENCY! To reserve your place on this trip you need to get a $250 deposit in to us by April 24, which is the end of next week.
Walking in the Cotswolds
June 27 - July 6, 2009
This trip was originally priced at $2495 but has been reduced to $1995!
We're still booked in the same exquisite hotels and are enjoying the incredibly beautiful Cotswolds countryside. Nothing has changed in Oxford, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Windsor except the price!!
Join us on this incredible walking trip!!
Right now, the dollar is especially strong against the pound. That means our dollars go a long way in England. When my good friend and guide, Greg, was in England last April the dollar was worth only 50 cents. Today it's worth nearly 70 cents --a 35% jump!
Since he books all of our international trips months in advance and locks in prices in local currency, he is able to pass along special savings when currency fluctuations work in our favor.
URGENCY! To reserve your place on this trip you need to get a $250 deposit in to us by April 24, which is the end of next week.
4.16.2009
Escalante Trip Itinerary: April 30 - May 3, 2009
Thursday:
Thursday, April 30, 8 am, Prepare to leave SLC
7:55 am: MEET AT 7200 So. Parking Lot, west of McDonalds, East of I-15, far South end of parking lot.
CALL ME, Sheryl, on my Cell when you are going thru Panguitch: 801-278-5313. So I know how close you are to Red Canyon.
1st Hike (12 noon-ish, Thursday) Red Canyon, http://www.zionnational-park.com/red-canyon-recreation.htm, http://www.zionnational-park.com/red-canyon-utah.htm,
To get there: Travel south on Interstate 15 past Beaver to UT 20. Head East on UT 20. Turn south on UT 89, travel thru Panguitch (don't speed thru Panguitch). Follow UT 89 south to UT 12 (All American Scenic Highway). Travel along UT 12 to Red Canyon. If you like, follow my car to Mossy Cave so you won't miss it along the road.
2nd Hike (2 pm-ish, Thursday) Mossy Cave Trail and Waterfall, Bryce Canyon National Park, http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/bryce_canyon/mossy-cave-trail.html, http://www.zionnational-park.com/bryce-canyon-mossy.htm,
Arrive at Escalante State Park/Petrified Forest: 4- 5 pm, Set up camp, get ready for dinner. http://www.utah.com/stateparks/escalante.htm,
3rd Hike (before OR after dinner), Close to our campsite, enjoy the Petrified Forest Hike which takes you past large specimens of petrified wood and dinosaur fossils.
6 pm: Mexican Enchilada Dinner
7 pm: Campfire
8 pm - Discuss Friday’s Adventures around the campfire
Friday:
7 – 8:30 am: Campfire, Breakfast and help get lunches ready
8:30 – 4 pm:
Option #1: Hole in the Rock Road, Devil’s Garden, Peekaboo/Spooky Slot Canyons (weather permitting) Not everyone will be doing the slot canyons.
Slot Canyon info: http://www.utah.com/video/?place_id=6446&expand_menu=1&expand_video=1,
Option #2: (Those not spending all day at the slot canyons, 27 miles down Hole in the Rock Road:) Devil’s Garden, Hole in the Rock Road, Scenic All American Hwy 12, Calf Creek Falls Rec. Area, Indian Ruins at Anazazi State Park in Boulder, Drive along the Hog Back, Burr Trail near Boulder, incredible views overlooking Capitol Reef, etc., Hwy 12 Overview: http://www.utah.com/video/?place_id=6446,
6 pm: Italian Lasagna Dinner
7 pm: Campfire
8 pm - Discuss Saturday’s Adventures around the campfire
Saturday:
7 – 7:45 am: Campfire, Breakfast, Pack a lunch.
8 am: Leave for Calf Creek
8:30 – noon:
Hike Lower Calf Creek Falls: http://www.utah.com/hike/calf_creek.htm,
Faster, stronger hikers may want to do Upper Calf Creek Falls also: http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/grand_staircase_escalante/upper_calf_creek.html,
OR just relax! You don’t have to get up early to hike. Feel free to sleep in, pack leisurely, visit the Escalante Visitors Center near Escalante State Park, explore the town of Escalante, Ride the Hogback to Boulder, soak your feet in the slickrock creek at Calf Creek Recreation Center. Everything in this area is SO spectacular and VERY different from Northern Utah!
12 noon to 12:30 pm: Eat Lunch at Calf Creek Waterfall OR when you get back from the waterfall at the picnic area near the Calf Creek Parking Lot.
12:30 - 1 pm – Head back to Escalante State Park, pack up all camping gear, briefly visit Escalante Visitor's Center (15 - 20 min.), Travel 40 miles west to Kodachrome Basin State Park, http://www.desertusa.com/kodut/du_kodut_vvc.html,
3 pmish – Arrive at Kodachrome Basin State Park, set up camp, hike and explore. My favorite hikes in the park:
Panorama Trail: 3-mile, round trip goes to the Ballerina Slipper. I REALLY like this hike and plan to do this one!
Big Bear Geyser/Cool Cave Trail: Medium 2-mile trail is an add-on to Panorama Trail.
Angel's Palace Trail: Easy, 1/2-mile trail to Angel's Palace. I also LOVE this one for a short quick hike. This is like Angel's Landing in Zion NP, but easier and not as high.
Eagle's View Trail: 3/4 mile each way to Eagle's View Overlook. Steep, eroded and exposed -- definitely worth the climb, but not an easy hike. (This hike was closed last year when we were there, due to erosion)
Shakespeare Arch Trail: Easy, 1/4-mile goes to Shakespeare Arch.
Grand Parade Trail: Moderate 1-mile trail.
4:30 - 5 pm: Chuck Wagon Dinner
5:30 ish - Panorama Trail (weather permitting) especially for the sunset photos.
8 pm - Relax around the campfire, moonlight hike if you like, etc.
Sunday:
7 – 9 am: Campfire, Breakfast, make your lunch, pack up
9 am – noon: Hike, explore, relax, pack up, leave for SLC
10 – 11 am: For those who want to attend an LDS Church Service in Cannonville.
12 Noon – Generally everyone is ready to head for home.
#1: The Fastest Route Home: Option #1: Same way we came: Hwy 12, Panquitch, Hwy 89, UT20, north on I-15 to SLC
#2: The Scenic Route Home (adds a little more time but not much) Hwy 12 to Hwy 89, Stay on Hwy 89 to Hwy 28 to Nephi, then I-15 north to SLC
#3 Travel the entire All American Scenic Byway: Highway 12. Go to Cannonville, head east on Highway 12, then south, passing, Escalante, Calf Creek Falls Area, Over the Hogback, Boulder, Dixie National Forest over looking Capitol Reef, Torrey, Bicknell, Salina, Scipio, then I-15 and home.
Arrive in SLC Sunday afternoon/evening: (give or take a few hours)
Thursday, April 30, 8 am, Prepare to leave SLC
7:55 am: MEET AT 7200 So. Parking Lot, west of McDonalds, East of I-15, far South end of parking lot.
CALL ME, Sheryl, on my Cell when you are going thru Panguitch: 801-278-5313. So I know how close you are to Red Canyon.
1st Hike (12 noon-ish, Thursday) Red Canyon, http://www.zionnational-park.com/red-canyon-recreation.htm, http://www.zionnational-park.com/red-canyon-utah.htm,
To get there: Travel south on Interstate 15 past Beaver to UT 20. Head East on UT 20. Turn south on UT 89, travel thru Panguitch (don't speed thru Panguitch). Follow UT 89 south to UT 12 (All American Scenic Highway). Travel along UT 12 to Red Canyon. If you like, follow my car to Mossy Cave so you won't miss it along the road.
2nd Hike (2 pm-ish, Thursday) Mossy Cave Trail and Waterfall, Bryce Canyon National Park, http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/bryce_canyon/mossy-cave-trail.html, http://www.zionnational-park.com/bryce-canyon-mossy.htm,
Arrive at Escalante State Park/Petrified Forest: 4- 5 pm, Set up camp, get ready for dinner. http://www.utah.com/stateparks/escalante.htm,
3rd Hike (before OR after dinner), Close to our campsite, enjoy the Petrified Forest Hike which takes you past large specimens of petrified wood and dinosaur fossils.
6 pm: Mexican Enchilada Dinner
7 pm: Campfire
8 pm - Discuss Friday’s Adventures around the campfire
Friday:
7 – 8:30 am: Campfire, Breakfast and help get lunches ready
8:30 – 4 pm:
Option #1: Hole in the Rock Road, Devil’s Garden, Peekaboo/Spooky Slot Canyons (weather permitting) Not everyone will be doing the slot canyons.
Slot Canyon info: http://www.utah.com/video/?place_id=6446&expand_menu=1&expand_video=1,
Option #2: (Those not spending all day at the slot canyons, 27 miles down Hole in the Rock Road:) Devil’s Garden, Hole in the Rock Road, Scenic All American Hwy 12, Calf Creek Falls Rec. Area, Indian Ruins at Anazazi State Park in Boulder, Drive along the Hog Back, Burr Trail near Boulder, incredible views overlooking Capitol Reef, etc., Hwy 12 Overview: http://www.utah.com/video/?place_id=6446,
6 pm: Italian Lasagna Dinner
7 pm: Campfire
8 pm - Discuss Saturday’s Adventures around the campfire
Saturday:
7 – 7:45 am: Campfire, Breakfast, Pack a lunch.
8 am: Leave for Calf Creek
8:30 – noon:
Hike Lower Calf Creek Falls: http://www.utah.com/hike/calf_creek.htm,
Faster, stronger hikers may want to do Upper Calf Creek Falls also: http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/grand_staircase_escalante/upper_calf_creek.html,
OR just relax! You don’t have to get up early to hike. Feel free to sleep in, pack leisurely, visit the Escalante Visitors Center near Escalante State Park, explore the town of Escalante, Ride the Hogback to Boulder, soak your feet in the slickrock creek at Calf Creek Recreation Center. Everything in this area is SO spectacular and VERY different from Northern Utah!
12 noon to 12:30 pm: Eat Lunch at Calf Creek Waterfall OR when you get back from the waterfall at the picnic area near the Calf Creek Parking Lot.
12:30 - 1 pm – Head back to Escalante State Park, pack up all camping gear, briefly visit Escalante Visitor's Center (15 - 20 min.), Travel 40 miles west to Kodachrome Basin State Park, http://www.desertusa.com/kodut/du_kodut_vvc.html,
3 pmish – Arrive at Kodachrome Basin State Park, set up camp, hike and explore. My favorite hikes in the park:
Panorama Trail: 3-mile, round trip goes to the Ballerina Slipper. I REALLY like this hike and plan to do this one!
Big Bear Geyser/Cool Cave Trail: Medium 2-mile trail is an add-on to Panorama Trail.
Angel's Palace Trail: Easy, 1/2-mile trail to Angel's Palace. I also LOVE this one for a short quick hike. This is like Angel's Landing in Zion NP, but easier and not as high.
Eagle's View Trail: 3/4 mile each way to Eagle's View Overlook. Steep, eroded and exposed -- definitely worth the climb, but not an easy hike. (This hike was closed last year when we were there, due to erosion)
Shakespeare Arch Trail: Easy, 1/4-mile goes to Shakespeare Arch.
Grand Parade Trail: Moderate 1-mile trail.
4:30 - 5 pm: Chuck Wagon Dinner
5:30 ish - Panorama Trail (weather permitting) especially for the sunset photos.
8 pm - Relax around the campfire, moonlight hike if you like, etc.
Sunday:
7 – 9 am: Campfire, Breakfast, make your lunch, pack up
9 am – noon: Hike, explore, relax, pack up, leave for SLC
10 – 11 am: For those who want to attend an LDS Church Service in Cannonville.
12 Noon – Generally everyone is ready to head for home.
#1: The Fastest Route Home: Option #1: Same way we came: Hwy 12, Panquitch, Hwy 89, UT20, north on I-15 to SLC
#2: The Scenic Route Home (adds a little more time but not much) Hwy 12 to Hwy 89, Stay on Hwy 89 to Hwy 28 to Nephi, then I-15 north to SLC
#3 Travel the entire All American Scenic Byway: Highway 12. Go to Cannonville, head east on Highway 12, then south, passing, Escalante, Calf Creek Falls Area, Over the Hogback, Boulder, Dixie National Forest over looking Capitol Reef, Torrey, Bicknell, Salina, Scipio, then I-15 and home.
Arrive in SLC Sunday afternoon/evening: (give or take a few hours)
4.06.2009
Escalante Outdoor Adventure Trip
Calf Creek Falls, the large photo above, is a hike I recommend all of us doing. It's one of our favorites on our Escalante Trip with the most impressive scenery! Approx. 2.5 miles one way, fairly level, sandy trail with a BIG reward at the end of the trail: an amazingly beautiful 120 ft. colorful waterfall.
View our 2006 - 2008 Escalante Trip Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/EscalanteOutdoorAdventureTrip20060708#
For a bit of excitement on this trip, SOME of us will be doing 2 slot canyons called Peek a Boo and Spooky. I hire my good friend, Frank, from Escalante, who works for the BLM, to take us through these slots. The video above is a taste of Spooky, which is the more challenging of the 2 slot canyons. The guy filming this video didn't like it as much as I did. I think I loved it because of who I went through it with - caring people who helped each other out along the way. These claustrophobic slots are not for everyone and there will be plenty of people NOT doing the slots so don't worry since another great hike will be going on during the slot canyon hike.
View our 2006 - 2008 Escalante Trip Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/EscalanteOutdoorAdventureTrip20060708#
For a bit of excitement on this trip, SOME of us will be doing 2 slot canyons called Peek a Boo and Spooky. I hire my good friend, Frank, from Escalante, who works for the BLM, to take us through these slots. The video above is a taste of Spooky, which is the more challenging of the 2 slot canyons. The guy filming this video didn't like it as much as I did. I think I loved it because of who I went through it with - caring people who helped each other out along the way. These claustrophobic slots are not for everyone and there will be plenty of people NOT doing the slots so don't worry since another great hike will be going on during the slot canyon hike.
4.05.2009
Photos of Zion National Park Hiking/Camping Trip - April 2 - 5, 2009
Sheryl's Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/ZionNP25April2009?feat=email#slideshow
Gail's Photos:
https://cid-000ee81aacc7914d.skydrive.live.com/play.aspx/Zion%20NP%202%20-%205%20April%202009?ref=1
Sarah's Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9398397@N07/collections/72157616403130996/
Rick's Photos:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=zfw2mag.bv74ucjs&x=0&h=1&y=8rld6m&localeid=en_US&cm_mmc=site_email-_-site_share-_-core-_-view_photos_button
Jerry's Photos:
http://cid-3820b447b93a85ca.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Zion%202009
Sue's Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/GadgetGS/SusanMaesZionTripPhotos?feat=email#
http://picasaweb.google.com/smcgloch/ZionNP25April2009?feat=email#slideshow
Gail's Photos:
https://cid-000ee81aacc7914d.skydrive.live.com/play.aspx/Zion%20NP%202%20-%205%20April%202009?ref=1
Sarah's Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9398397@N07/collections/72157616403130996/
Rick's Photos:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=zfw2mag.bv74ucjs&x=0&h=1&y=8rld6m&localeid=en_US&cm_mmc=site_email-_-site_share-_-core-_-view_photos_button
Jerry's Photos:
http://cid-3820b447b93a85ca.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Zion%202009
Sue's Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/GadgetGS/SusanMaesZionTripPhotos?feat=email#
2.22.2009
Photos of Snow Canyon Hiking/Camping Trip - Feb. 2009
Jerry Yamashita's Photos:
http://cid-3820b447b93a85ca.skydrive.live.com/albums.aspx
Fred Palmer's Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/FredPalmer1942/SnowCanyonStatePark21309?authkey=fErmq60jN6s&feat=email#
Aaron Kaggie's Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35707711@N06/
Gail Sander's Photos:
http://cid-000ee81aacc7914d.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Snow%20Canyon%2013%20-16%20Feb%202009
http://cid-3820b447b93a85ca.skydrive.live.com/albums.aspx
Fred Palmer's Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/FredPalmer1942/SnowCanyonStatePark21309?authkey=fErmq60jN6s&feat=email#
Aaron Kaggie's Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35707711@N06/
Gail Sander's Photos:
http://cid-000ee81aacc7914d.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Snow%20Canyon%2013%20-16%20Feb%202009
1.19.2009
Join us! Zion National Park Trip! Court of the Patriarchs, Walter's Wiggles, Angel's Landing are just a few hiking options
Zion National Park Hiking and Camping Trip will be AWESOME as always! April 2 - 5, Easy, Moderate and more difficult hikes are ALWAYS offered. Hike as little or as much as you like!
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