Capitol Reef National Park We had a short 5 hour drive to Torrey, Utah. We were able to get set up and enjoy some pool time at our campground, Thousand Lakes. Then we headed to the National Park for a couple of fun hikes! Hiking at Capitol Reef Sulphur Creek Waterfall Hike This is a easy 1/2 mile hike right behind the visitor center. Such a beautiful hike with a small waterfall at the end to cool off! Grand Wash Trail to the Narrows Another easy hike, we did this hike around 6 pm and it was mostly shaded! It was a stunning walk through the canyon.   Lower Calf Creek Waterfall Hike This hike is in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It was a little over an hour from Capitol Reef. This was a 6 mile hike to the Lower Calf Creek Waterfall. It was a very hot and sandy hike, but it was well worth the effort. The falls were beautiful and the water was extremely cold, but we all jumped in anyway!  Cassidy Arch Trail This was a moderate hike with lots of elevation gain, around 700 feet. This hike tested my fear of heights. There were some really scary moments for me, which made this a difficult hike for me. If you are not afraid of heights, the hardest part is the first mile with the elevation gain. The arch is fascinating and you can even walk on top of the arch. I opted out of that, LOL!  Petroglyph Trail On this easy little walk on boardwalks you can see a number of petroglyphs, pretty cool!  Goosenecks and Sunset Point This is a great spot for sunrise or sunset. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the best nights for this with the clouds. It was still a pretty spot and easy walk/hike.  Fruita You can visit the old Mormon settlement of Fruita in Capitol Reef National Park. You can see the old one room schoolhouse, the Gifford House, and the orchards. You can visit the Gifford house for fresh pies each morning. It’s a great place to have a picnic lunch in the shade of the huge trees and the company of deer.
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My name is Angie. I am a wife, mother, and physical education teacher. I enjoy spending time and traveling with my family. We love the outdoors! Our biggest interests include camping, hiking, exploring our State and National Parks, and gardening. We raise chickens and tend to a few honey bee hives! Although we don't live on a farm, we try to embrace the idea of growing and raising our own food sources as much as we can. We are instilling in our children a love and respect for nature and adventure! I hope you enjoy reading about some of our adventures and I hope you get a chance to explore with your families as well! Archives
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