The Historic Tractors were impressive.
We couldn't figure out what these tractors do. They emitted a lot of steam though.
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Sheep Parade - Cedar City Livestock and Heritage Festival
It takes a town with true character to parade sheep down Main St. The Sheep Parade is an annual tradition in Cedar City and a fun part of the Livestock and Heritage Festival.
Tucker's Candy Machine
This is the candy machine I made out of legos.
put a nickel in the slot...
and out comes the candy!
Also, this is me, Tucker writing my first blog post!
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Twisted Forest Trail, Brian Head, UT
Our Halloween themed hike: the Twisted Forest Trail. The ancient gnarled Bristlecone Pines match the stereotypical haunted forest look. It is believed that the oldest of the trees on this trail are about 2000 years old, but others not too far away are 4500 years old.
The trail starts off on a dirt road by the entrance to Brian Head. You wind through dirt roads for a couple of miles, entering the Cedar Breaks National Monument before arriving at the trailhead. There is a nice sign explaining the significance of the forest and a map of the trail. The trail is very poorly marked and not well traveled, so at times we had to look around to figure out the next steps.
The trail heads up a steep grade with loose rocks and dirt, making even the most surefooted hikers in our group slip and nearly fall.
After about a mile, you reach the pinnacle -- just over 10000' elevation. You can walk right up to the unguarded loose-dirt edge, overlooking a steep cliff. It may have been more than 1000' down. Knowing that these beautiful formations are caused by this loose dirt eroding away, you wonder how secure your footing actually is.
The view was spectacular and the Bristlecone Pines were amazing; each was so unique. A hike well worth the effort.
Being at the top was a little unnerving.
Connor's Angelic Visitation. If you look closely, you'll see two Bristlecone Pines, one completely lifted the other out of the ground.
The trail starts off on a dirt road by the entrance to Brian Head. You wind through dirt roads for a couple of miles, entering the Cedar Breaks National Monument before arriving at the trailhead. There is a nice sign explaining the significance of the forest and a map of the trail. The trail is very poorly marked and not well traveled, so at times we had to look around to figure out the next steps.
The trail heads up a steep grade with loose rocks and dirt, making even the most surefooted hikers in our group slip and nearly fall.
After about a mile, you reach the pinnacle -- just over 10000' elevation. You can walk right up to the unguarded loose-dirt edge, overlooking a steep cliff. It may have been more than 1000' down. Knowing that these beautiful formations are caused by this loose dirt eroding away, you wonder how secure your footing actually is.
The view was spectacular and the Bristlecone Pines were amazing; each was so unique. A hike well worth the effort.
Being at the top was a little unnerving.
Connor's Angelic Visitation. If you look closely, you'll see two Bristlecone Pines, one completely lifted the other out of the ground.
Dinosaur Track Recreation Site, Parowan, UT
Just a few miles east of the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs in Dinosaur Track Recreation Site. The kids enjoyed finding fossils, seeing the dinosaur footprints and climbing through the rocks. Archeologists believe that the footprints are from Hadrosaurs. We also found other interesting fossils.
What we thought would be a quick stop ending up being an extended adventure.
The dinosaur footprints were marked; otherwise, it would be difficult to identify the bumps on these rocks.
This is a fossil that Jaron found.
Savannah and Jaron searching for fossilized bones.
Several of the rocks had these tunnels running through them:
Afterwards, we had lunch in Parowan and visited some of our families historical sites.
What we thought would be a quick stop ending up being an extended adventure.
The dinosaur footprints were marked; otherwise, it would be difficult to identify the bumps on these rocks.
This is a fossil that Jaron found.
Savannah and Jaron searching for fossilized bones.
Several of the rocks had these tunnels running through them:
Afterwards, we had lunch in Parowan and visited some of our families historical sites.
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs
Friends, climbing, and history make a great combination. On our drive to the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs we say also saw a Golden Eagle.
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