Memorial Day

We spent the early afternoon in St. George at the splash park, eat dinner, then dropped flowers off at Aunt Gail (my moms sisters) grave site. We are thankful for those who have, are or will serve our country. We know that Freedom is not free. We also honored those that we have lost too soon. 

This is The New Harmony Cemetery with Pine Valley in the back ground, my parents live at the base of this mountain. 

Here is the view of Kolob Canyon from the cemetery.

 We then took the short drive to Kolob Canyon and did a short family hike. The Finger Canyons are the northwest part of Zion National Park. It's a 10 min drive from my parents house. This was Paul's first time up the canyon. It is breathtaking and massive while you are in the canyon. I always comment when driving south on I-15 what a treasure you miss by just driving by. If you take the New Harmony exit and drive a mile west you will see one of the best views in Southern Utah. We wanted an up close view tonight and to enjoy the beauty around us. We drive up the canyon 5 miles and took a mile hike. The Timber Creek Overlook Trail is .8 miles long. From the overlook you can see south to the Kaibab Plateau at the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The kids were already pretty tired from this mornings activities but they did great. They hunted for treasures and enjoyed this southern Utah hidden gem. We can't wait to explore more of Zion! 

 I love the contrasting colors of the red rocks and the blue sky.

 Crew is always a head of me. I often get pictures from behind. He doesn't want to slow down for a smile picture. 

From this view of the Finger Canyons you can see the patterns of the canyon carving streams along cracks in the Colorado Plateau. Each Finger (5 of them) is like a miniature Zion Canyon showing similar erosion. Its is broad at the mouth and it narrows to a deep slot in its upper reaches. 

We hope to explore more of Zion National Park.