First stop: Malad Gorge.
Isn't that awesome? You're just driving on the highway and, oh - look at that. I remember seeing a glimpse of it on our drive out here, but hadn't realized how utterly awesome (and terrifying) it was when we drove over it.
There was a bridge to go over to the other side. I've realized I definitely have some height issues. Having children has given me a touch of anxiety. I am too much of a cause and effect person and always think things through to the possible conclusions and with kids and heights - that isn't good. Or maybe it is - at least for their safety.
I still get a touch of anxiety even looking at pictures with them that close to the edge.
It wasn't really a huge park, but a nice little visit. After seeing the gorge we drove along and it takes you all along the rim of it and to other neat little areas.
We came across this little gem too. It felt very Hawaii like. There were birds swooping down there, you could hear the waterfall pounding on the rocks and every now and then the wind would blow just right so you get a spray of mist. Very relaxing. Well, somewhat relaxing. Probably more relaxing if you didn't have a kid and dog with you and weren't responsible for the lives of others.
We decided it was the perfect spot to eat the picnic we brought with us.
These are the moments that also remind us of how good of a listener Little Lady is. She isn't a runner and listened when we would tell her to stop or not get any closer to the edge. We try to figure out the balance of explaining what can happen so she knows the dangers and trying to make sure we don't scare the poop out of her. Although, next to stuff like this, I think a little fear is a good thing. Did I mention there is a huge sign when you enter the park saying to keep control of your kids? I think Little Man will have to be in a carrier for these kinds of trips for a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time. Like, 'till he is 13 or something.
We then piled back into the car and drove another 1.5 hrs to our next destination while the kids napped (perfect timing).
Next stop: Bruneau Dunes.
Yup, we've got those. Pretty neat, huh?
We parked in a spot where there was a little lake. See the little pointy peak on the right hand side of that dune? We could see people trekking up there. THAT would be a workout.
We actually spent the first 15 minutes sitting in the car as a storm blew through, but it then cleared up and we were able to explore. We headed out to do some dune climbing.
It was nice to get our toes in the sand. Perfect temperature too. Once temps get up to the 90's or 100's I don't think that would be a very enjoyable trip.
We brought the Ziffy Whomper with us for her to do some dune sledding. It was used more for pulling her up than for going down.
THIS girl had a great time. She LOVED climbing up and down the dunes.
We also then had a fun perch to look around.
We then hung around the lake so she could play a bit.
Papa tried teaching her how to skip stones. Someday. :)
It was good to see them get to spend lots of time together. He really stresses about not getting much time with them. I hope she remembers this stuff and the fun things they get to do rather than all the times he is in class or has to study when she wants to play.
We took lots more pictures on our camera but, in all honesty, if I wait 'till I get around to uploading them on the computer I'll never get this posted. At this point I am using a blogger application on my phone to upload the pictures (while I'm nursing or something. Yay, multitasking!) and then typing this up on the computer in the wee hours of the morning, after my 5am workout and after Little Man has gone back down for a little extra sleep. Maybe I'll do a post someday with just nice fun pictures. Maybe. Someday.
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