Last Chance For Hiking

The kids had Fall Break from school, a 5 day weekend.  So the first day I noticed it was going to be beautiful weather, and probably one of the last days of the season to get out and hike.  We decided to do the Stewart Falls hike since no one has completed it from our family...  Also, Jarom and Raegan needed to pass off Faith in God requirements for Primary, so they planned this hike which also included gathering garbage along the trail.

Yep, Jarom's eyes are closed...darn it!  At the trail head ready to go with lunched packed and bags in hand.

Even though the fall colors were nearing their end, we were still able to enjoy spectacular views!!  This spot where Tarin is, was my favorite corner in the trail.  A few weeks earlier when Ammon and I attempted this trail, all these leaves were on the trees above and bright pink! 

Almost to the falls.  This is looking out toward Sundance Ski resort. If only pictures could do justice to the views...

Finally, we made it.  We are at top area where the trail opens up to the falls.  We climbed down the trail to the base of the falls.

Gorgeous!

After eating lunch, jumping rocks and learning the law of gravity with shoes slipping into the water, we headed back.  Still couldn't help taking pictures of the wonderful world we live in.

                                       Raegan and Jarom                                                                     Tarin and Ammon                                             

Yep, tired and soggy shoes.  They were glad to be done.  But as you can see, we gathered a bunch of trash from the trail.  There was bunches more, but we didn't have the means to gather everything up.  They did a great job!

Then of course, we drove the Alpine Loop home.  I love it!  Had to drive pretty slow, so the kids wouldn't get car sick, but all the better to take in the views!  Again, wish I had my big camera...the Aspen trees were glorious!  Literally glowing like yellow fire throughout the valley.

Just over the peak of the drive and making our way down to the American Fork side, this was an amazing view of Timpanogos.  Seriously can not explain how much I love this beautiful earth.  My heart fills with amazement and gratitude every time I get to be apart of it's beauty.  I hope, some day, that my kids appreciate this as much as I do and remember what a wonderful creation the Lord has given us.