They Finally Get to See Where We Live!

After several trips out for a visit Mom, Dad and Aunt Betsy finally got a chance to go out and explore some of the beautiful National Parks and Monuments that surround us. We had beautiful weather and everyone was amazed by the culture and varying natural landscapes. It was a great weekend!

We began at Sunset Crater National Monument. Volcanic features like cinder cones and collapsed lava tubes provided a beautiful beginning to our trip. Dad was especially impressed by the lava flow that stretches across the park. (Don't worry..it is not active anymore!)

Walnut Canyon National Monument presented us with 240 stairs to climb on the Island Trail. Everyone did great and we enjoyed seeing the ancient ruins of the cultures before us.

Last but definitely not least was a full day at Grand Canyon National Park. It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed seeing the great views and learning about the geology of the canyon. We even saw some Elk (against Dad's wishes HA! HA!). It was gorgeous, unbelievable, awesome and a wonderful day all around. It is truly worth seeing!