Monday, May 17, 2010

Ice Box Canyon

A few weeks ago we took a hike into Ice Box Canyon. We read there's a beautiful waterfall a mile back or so and really wanted to see it. I love Red Rock Canyon. And lucky for us, the kids think hiking is the best so they're willing to tag along. Although I think Evan's favorite part is taking sips from the Camelbak- hence the potty breaks every 1/4 mile. Oh well it's the desert, the trees can use some extra watering! Here's a view of what we passed on our way to the trailhead.



Ice Box trailhead.


Lost Creek was as far as we made it with the kids. It gets pretty difficult from this point on. We packed a lunch and had a little picnic on the rocks.


Do we look like total granolas or what?! haha

Lauren cliff jumping. She's definitely the daredevil of the bunch. Crazy girl.

Evan's favorite hobby is to collect sticks along the trail. I know, not the best idea. Kind of like running with scissors.....


We drenched the kids shirts in the creek to cool them off for the hike back. They were dry in about ten minutes. I didn't feel the need to join the wet tshirt contest. Tempting though...

Sometime Ryan and I want to try this hike alone so we can make it to the Falls. One day. Any takers on babysitting?

Heading back!

View as you leave the canyon.

Lauren in her usual throne. Love those dimples!

More of the Red Rocks. Sorry for the excess of pictures. I just love the landscape!

3 comments:

Romney Family said...

How fun!! We love hiking too and it is great to have kids that love hiking as well. What a beautiful place!!!

Pemberley Court said...

It is so beautiful there!!!! Looks like a great time.

You are so sweet! I would love to go into business throwing parties and all that but, with this economy.....who can afford me! LOL

Miss ya tons too!

bren said...

Hey I found your blog again-- I don't know how I lost it in the first place. Do you have an invite to ours? It's on private. Let me know, I'd love to catch up. It looks like you're doing great though and now living in Vegas. Dang, I was hoping you still lived in CA so we could get together. We're around Sacramento though. Anyway, hope to hear from you! -brendi blankenfeld