11/24 Grand Canyon

November 25, 2024

Yesterday we explored Lees Ferry on the way to the Grand Canyon area. That's where the rafting trips put in the Colorado river. Lee is a historic figure that owned and operated a ferry at this part of the Colorado. Like so many, the story is about the hardship and ultimate bust of a business. It's very interesting how many ventures were iconic to an area, but for a very short time period. (thinking of the Bodie mining claim, Borax works and this area of the Colorado river).

We got up early to enjoy the (freezing wind) sunrise overlooking the Grand Canyon. It's an inspiring scene, and starting so early there were very few people- until later :) Enjoyed a late breakfast skillet at the Bright Angel lodge and the artist studios that were nearby.

Topped off the day with a hike to Red Mountain, so Ginger could hike with us- she managed to climb a six foot ladder with 2x4 rungs without a second thought. On the way down, I held her harness, but she found it just as easy as going up- crazy dog.

The Colorado River below Desert View, Grand Canyon National Park

Susan and Ginger exploring erosion patterns on the Red Mountain hike

would you rather watch that sunset, or play with me?

Just Magical! looks like dinner will be late again.

Red Canyon Utah, 11/22

November 23, 2024

Wow! This felt like a hidden gem of a park!. The campground was closed, but that would be an ideal place to explore. The park is just outside of Bryce canyon, but is much smaller, bit in our half day hiking there, we saw 2 people with 2 dogs.

Our trail was a combination of the Golden wall trail and the Buckhorn trail, and hair raising overlook. Just under five miles, but a lot of up and down through the red rock hoodoos, and forest. Just magical! The best part is that dogs are allowed, which we find fantastic.

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 11/20

November 22, 2024

Ginger is taking a break, as we are in the National Park, and her movements are restricted, I don't think she minds much. There are more people here to dote over her in the campground and places she can go to.

Tomorrow though, we'll hike the Red Canyon, just outside the park. She will love that.

Bryce Canyon is amazing, but they made some technical mistakes that are persistent. There is no canyon, rather an amphitheater of incredible, superfabulous hoodoos. There is a Natural Bridge overlook that is technically an arch. So, let's petition for a name change and some updates…. Nah. The marketing department wouldn't be interested in that.

Cool temperatures- like a low of 23, and a high of 42, allow us to neglect Ginger with abandon, and go hike the fabulous trails.