Spring is starting in this part of the desert. Birds are singing everywhere, cactus and flowers are starting to bloom,
and the spring rains are here. The desert smells like fresh sage after a rain. A very different smell from what I remember from back east.
We have continued to stay in the Southwestern Utah. The weather has been great - 70's during the day, and cool at night - 50's. And John's youngest son has been in the area rock climbing. We continue to hang with him after his climbs, camping in different areas around St George. The last few nights we have been back in Snow Canyon, which is really beautiful! So lots of day hikes for us!
Southern view from campsite:
Snow Canyon has a lot of petrified dunes. Very old sand dunes that are now rock, with very interesting formations.
In our hiking we found some "Lava Tubes", underground tunnels where the lava used to travel in it's path to the surface. Sometimes part of the roof has collapsed, allowing entry into the tube itself. If it hasn't collapsed, you can hike quite a ways in. Definitely bring a flashlight!
While in Snow Canyon we have stayed at a campground. Love the hot showers! But it's time to head back to the desert for a bit! And as the weather warms we will head north.
More on that after the next stop sign. Til then,
Scott and Johnney
Ziva is a mixed breed and a total sweetheart. I got my much needed dog fix! Hope to meet up with them on our way through Salt Lake to say HI! And maybe get a decent pic of Ziva... Of course, at just over a year old she is not one to stay still for too long!
