Our fearless and amazing Camp Director, Teresa Wright, planned and executed one of the most fabulous Girl's Camps ever! She didn't spare a detail. From Hunger Game T-shirts, backpacks, water bottles, charms, necklaces, bracelets, smash books, bed treats, sponsor gifts (from the Hunger Games), she spoiled us all.
We began at her home and made our way to Moab where we hiked to one of Utah's most famous icons, The Delicate Arch. Arches National Park has the world's largest concentration of natural stone arches. The sandstone formations are sometimes referred to as "miracles of nature." The sandstone has eroded into many different forms which are magnificent to view.
We arrived during the heat of the day, and hiked to the top. The hike was manageable, but the intense heat in the middle of the day, made it a little more difficult. The spectacular view of the delicate arch from the top of the trail made every inconvenience worth it.
We spent some time in the Park driving around and viewing the different formations. We were able to stop at the double arches take another gorgeous hike. The shadows shading the trail made for a more enjoyable hike.
We stayed at the beautiful Canyonland Lodge in Monticello. It was great to sleep in a nice comfy bed rather than a tent with a pad. I'm not even sure if we could call this glamping (glamours camping). The temperature was perfect at night. With the window in my room open, I could hear the girl's laughter, and funny stories all night. It was bliss.
Day two, we went on a guided river run. All the hard work was done by our guides, we just enjoyed the ride. As we leisurely drifted down the river, and hit a rapid or two, our guide would point out historical spots, and the boundless beauty. We were surrounded by stunning red rocks. We stopped several times along the way to hike up to some petroglyphs, and ruins. Lunch was prepared and cleaned up by the crew. Our river trip lasted over 8 hours, including 25 miles on the river. It was fabulous!
Each evening was a spiritual feast with scripture study and fabulous devotionals. Brother Eggette brought his telescope with him, and the girl's were able to find constellations, and view spectacular planets. Natalie Stobbe and I quickly made dinner after each eventful day. We cooked as fast as we could since we had very hunger girls at the end of our day.
Day three, we split into two groups. The first group went horseback riding on a beautiful ranch, while the others hiked Fisher Towers. Our group was the first to ride horses. We rode the horses up in the hills by Fisher Towers, and down through streams. Our horses were so well behaved and beautiful. We had a fabulous ride thanks to our wonderful guide.
We were the second group to hike Fisher Towers and it was in the dead heat of the day. Instead of starting on the groomed trail, we walked up to the area where you take photos. Somehow from there, Brother Wright our trusted priesthood guide, convinced us that the trail began straight down. He helped us down a semi-cliff, where at the bottom we found the actual trail. Most of us didn't make it the top. It was so hot! Those who chose to stay back, relaxed under a large shady rock waiting for our fellow hikers. The hike was 2 1/2 miles each way. The scenery was unbelievably beautiful. Fisher Towers are towers that are made of sandstone, with reds, browns, and other muted colors towering in the sky.
Day three we woke at 5:00 a.m. to hike to some ruins and pictroglphs, and watch the sun set. When we got to the top we had quite time to read our scriptures and talk about the beauties of the earth. We completed two other hikes that day to ruins, and petroglyphs. We finished off the day at a nearby Reservoir where the girl's enjoyed cooling off, and playing in the brisk water.
We ended the night with a camp fire, spiritual thought, and testimony meeting. What a great ending to a fabulous Girl's Camp.
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2 comments:
that looks like the best girls camp ever! i never remember having nearly that much fun at girls camp!
Looks awesome! What a fun adventure, Cindy!
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