Goblin Valley was our first stop on our way down to Moab. My dad said it was packed during the summer....I think the cold solved that problem for us. We were the only ones there and got to hike all over the Goblins.
My brother Chris....King of the Goblins?
Josh and Houston climbing around
Me posing in a Goblin niche
Those dots in the picture are Houston and his Papa and Grandma....he had a blast running around everywhere!
Todd, Me, Chris, Grandpa & Grandma White
While we were down in Moab we had a chance to go to the Monticello Temple. I had never been inside one of the smaller temples before and was excited to go.
Freezing at Balancing Rock
I wish we would have been able to take Houston in the summer, because apparently he is an awesome little hiker! Josh and I went ahead with my brothers on the trail to Delicate Arch and my parents stayed behind with Houston. We thought for sure he would get too cold and want to go back to the truck. But my parents said that he hiked all the way up towards the final stretch and would have kept going, but they had him turn around when it started getting dark. We were very surprised and impressed!
As you can probably see from the pictures, it was a bit icy on the trails and I was clearly not dressed for hiking! I had a guy tell me that I wouldn't make it to the top in my shoes....we of course took this as a challenge. The trail behind me in this picture was pure ice!
Me and my bros at the top overlooking Delicate Arch
Chris, Me & Josh
It was beautiful and totally worth the ice hike!
Josh and I in front of a little arch.
It started getting dark on the hike down and by the time we got to the bottom it was completely dark. But we made it down without any major accidents....Chris did fall a couple times- both times while he was trying to make fun of me and my shoes!
We had a great time exploring the sites and spending time with the White family....thanks for the memories!
3 comments:
Chris is totally king of the Goblins! I love all the pictures! It looks like you guys had a really great time. I'm glad Todd is back too!
Looks like a fun trip except for the ice and snow! Kinda looks cold. I am sure you made the best of it! are you guys still in utah? i have been thinking about you. how is everything going? give me a call when you have time.
That looks like such a fun trip. I have to admit that I am the same as you. Grew up right next to them, but never visited Moab. Maybe in the summer I will have to try it out. You have such a fun family. I hope you are doing well!
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