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
4.25.2009
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#
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