{"id":22951,"date":"2021-09-11T05:14:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-11T05:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/?p=22951"},"modified":"2021-09-27T17:53:57","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T17:53:57","slug":"descent-into-kolob-canyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/2021\/09\/11\/descent-into-kolob-canyon\/","title":{"rendered":"Descent into Kolob Canyon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday we hiked 4 miles in 6 hours on the La Verkin Trail in Zion National Park. We had never been to this part of the park before and it was stunning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NgmV5G5INXx-kLVfI6-_Gw3BhynQH9aYHqNaiS1tfqvxq0Z0QO4SaGYXeoo68UcIYwjOOrUkNXh4uQdiev6NeY7HByjm3pDLk3EYnzfLw64rDcrHLDbgH0qqqboZCmhRiCGz7LEkDbE=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TbnLlYy0UqCgayqXnxYo5zmyN1KfrGUGtUa6bHshhJuDd4d6XhxhQq0DnT2EXkbvzRzdEQE_lXk3C9ehkPdCrnIpRL52LzndzUiglGdKhlLilyujaonJIizzkWMqWy7xUTi1tpcjc80=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the hike we woke up Saturday morning in a Conestoga wagon at Zion Ponderosa Ranch. The last time we were at this ranch we only had two kids! We arrived at almost midnight the night before and so Ammon and Clarissa woke up not knowing where they were. When they discovered they were in a wagon, they could hardly contain their excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1zFHn2inP6V_AFdASlpWwHHa3JWmxdznuoizOr1tzPx0k6dZX_1SG5aI7QA1lq3Wx0qKrg7AZnSrWIJz4G6Q7g25fJQkOtfezqkMLy39NZog7zt3LkdRjdjorJFe-XASq-B7hyx--wc=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nrWicztlZ7Qmj9rQRd_OC8-lOw3fLn8NQaoE8ayisZpHBKce5ff73DQs81OBCHzzr1T9jPPgtwRORh-x0TPo2ErQgSy_JySLaHRGjQ4_f2Ura1NyEz9P73_RshD4VT0doOYesk6-wAU=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>I was worried about how I was going to backpack on a sprained ankle. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/300sDm1V-3bulQ3XUYTdfdkptQOX9K17P5HEtBA5-hGbHBP1XA8cWuc9tClFkWspTmEbeJ-0kISuD_OHqeRfonxJnpSG66WL3M8kmYEcyHLykA8e4-ZG2ca8GykdGd2_zMFczQrRYqU=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>In front of our wagon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3s7rf6BXI7f6SWSZCp8maI5F-el53cqidIlM5QkE517h0ZgQJpwjgv49JeLdNZSww3cPamDBMT1SQTtchaokFNC8dS6cXlbC41BPNJ4hbkVR5By94NkfnhnrqSQoLr3QXkMf8ALTYS8=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Breakfast at Mel&#8217;s. We ate here the last time we were in Zion too. We love their crepes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Pi6uPrWJXLQRQweobWU_6u5PHLOMvtacdnAYT_cwedvWZ25sbmCuJyC-JcXxROlyCfZqlIgBKTHbD1yKEEf7mey4_GWf6cgdW_PqH0XD3sMRsMoV2zM0IiE0HKlsfIlVhYC_rmfzwlE=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Getting ready to descend into Kolob Canyon to backpack the La Verkin trail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GasfsmbVj7PN8C8c_E6bksVkj1oPKX14K2RSg72LFYDQhUF7IqGnHpObJJaAS58I1bGFu4m1uNKe2A7yainuswYGqCr6anBEA8O99viAhHJXBqcqjTZIVxnT6pCGn73vTeVFhH1wkl0=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Gorgeous Kolob Canyon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/edR23KknIRrtU2Br_wmnGyS04eZYg0bmmso8Y4TpjyUcxeUu2KjqE7G5gqFnRpoI7GgIptT_FOJFGebXyCHNHxudjvbgngwy6k5TMwg3AWKnCUM_Txgnruat6dEV2CdLpSsgk68ilc8=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>This boy carried almost his weight in his pack for three hours until we realized our mistake. He cried a lot and I feel so bad that he had to go through that! But as soon as we fixed his backpack and made it an appropriate weight, he cheered up and was a trooper the rest of the trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IMG 7675\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Z1t2WqkgiM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/J6jRaG2hlSw_Oyma9yfH0cxAcHnTSk5IEYSjXNhoppisLNgf_-xNUp2kUL_Pgp66V5o1w0Hk8A3yUqDYHxtnpCiAeEYiWF7yRmRuhl0N-9QKF3u9JOVpYMPS6s-4tVmvu82OQjOlSbo=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Working hard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BBC_T9c4ePRuuMtJk1d4rHZ5Dm7exScOcePI0bp4QNMGnag83sgGa53Uo_LSgC4vwpiugdloxeYVO2DvNoBhZvE87aUQWoMqVbXwLvLvuju7YnGztcInvV_lH8p4LQh2r8KDmbGwrik=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>I love her smile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8GWyHC9YyDNtB4YzvVqdlaks0My_g_ddIwukvE0jhlVa6flZHrQeGOBT0ZbNIfezPFVJxZy-PSae6hzbPd319FuZwm34RFycxGo0Tyx4n3M3-Li7l36umy-Ry-KwPcDkHceMFw0gdwI=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>I really should have touched up these photos because the color is just drained out in the picture. In real life the canyon was stunning colors at all times. It was just incredible. The camera (or my lack of skills) just couldn&#8217;t do it justice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wpp_BjMKqc-LcO4GUSS8Zt1HDa_G9bdeIbyibEEZ50lBdIyDJgrYfL274yQV8wvfkiNpbdGnb6lV-r_CTx-H77fGx1j6Xr7ORglAzt-qBTpw8nMfUPfaVbaIfFyHjhjJaqZaniTRrGg=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SSN3hHCVJm19M23xcsE2ZHwhjFvtS5AIHWpcqXN13FgxUaoK0TAJqc96z0OWyvCzJooeqC0TZ0phJBJ4efiPwqU_fHgXQnX-_PvMY1HUITPT4PlwEYooqAnzRXvHXQ7uDFFOGHWo8Kw=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/98pv5vBpiNaRJpYy9iWeStKZOaJklndzVlIaiQzmnJALvQ-z1tyc5SiSuby17sN6UAMp7tPWjZtBRQhMk2q29hSJBtel1FVeUDPmuFmlnGb44bafmN2B-dcZds4CEJdDqLOdO5zbyhA=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/W_RzkdJwUFcoSVK7r6bqlBILbVeeS_-a5Gr-pvZqvBPsstCSQNErIzLnWXKFcKFojtCePywIXFawEDpm5sPEg46OnsQS4IsPB8gSQ-_XCvNjC_0mwMuZzKuWXp4-00NKOONuYDL3YGY=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zfR6rVLwkSsWghLU5_mKc57H3gJN_KvnYLgZyvKdjf2kRPL1f73MQPZ712mpNHDQxwIvJeJTaiUh2nGvG_jD11nTgsdi1Ufge22AxnQ5PR1K290FZYwaKj9P582802_eiej8BuZJBtI=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/PkbT-S2W14wslLTJAlMALABOA8yzKmDGEgo88Wbwi_pNVSaL2VDwjDbEMUS2QMoQ4GWktla19P8o0iqOhAeMqTrrBjEa1KSnrOc_ARUt7R9dsUAYJpv1Ma0K4rsyWTpr_5cE8iYE0Lw=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/dOAwZMNfE1T2W2kT4kUNklK9Jmciz1WLZzv98IlaGId7USvpiwoTE9bWberBSRCY4zpVxAgFJbPV3PfLZw4gxxpKI8RT-P8r5LsrOHsF1vGqLiEK3t-eDngLlc18_1wV3g_5jokqhwM=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SnU2FQslHx0D9sS2DcUZuGR3gQDUp5R0jFhmQRdS_A69VoOCe6NOKpVH7AGV70rC9CN5BqAAeApr8-zCYLT6SRx_j7U5d4D-nw0FMDDrGy4nJUhnaFfMkwA3NgCDZrCRWpH0KeQ3JXM=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Abe carried a super heavy pack&#8230;and Clarissa! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WUrcIkj52dR8bzsq14kZ_zAv9M5yFQU6BVYOWyby4w2tXZpYxNfVRzGJ_OSzOCmeZbKSFGu0TI0ABbfpMPHLb5FcS9N2CBdoEQ8f-8csRYOPJL2V-U7jGpiJdq9mp_HYRUFJuQDAxhA=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/j6ptEuQQaXepXE5gFt0xxHqYKuqP48P-VBVQjEIrDBfd9DGTTzGm1j0Q9g4WIfY0y0gojNqi2ODeyMGDlgt28HLPVI9YXDI0FR0E8evW-aVjtZRu_a0wZTkbTcjEi-gWzKYFarE2A9E=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Tired after hours of hiking.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Qw4JKZdxwaONArGi_fHt2lOoXz6QRiLF5cLAfyHfkXQjf2M_zGSHL15LEKtYSb2_d0bVehbXjhCJJXmz3zjn2uFe7xjTi5ABOtkYEayU9NpDEu06ux2RKpa9aQPrS2hxH-k8bHNNjrM=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Pretending to sleep while standing. Lydia should have gotten a gold star for attitude on this hike. She cheered everyone on and pushed forward the whole time without asking anyone to lighten her load. She played games with Clarissa to keep her entertained and distracted from the pain of hiking. And she kept her sense of humor the entire time, even when the hiking was rough.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rvIt-0UyVvSjr_5YqzaXyKvcJiDnTlMNHXI3WdictOU0HIhDC95C4clkLzE8l8evRfEZSBnfhV74KMUdTca9no5fFCnGG33eP5midx-ESbYyrBsR6g1HUUXifZOB2OGMN_4iIEIqCMM=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/h2-EjWzFRxMrzcwQZ51FxmvF9XldRoiwb55XlTH9PxYap9be6m-lITJVw4ghhnf-pJklCZJISnHY7isP4tJdImi-U9Rb9K0QWnOMPROXdEpfbtb-gNhWH21-49vJH8-Xcc4LIznk-Po=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Ammon made a toy of his water bottle and a stick.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_fh7DVEm3VjxRJGCAXUT4op4fRll9eXy1ek5eXYx6scFjRVAeFMcc7amVjZpeSpqrEgr9HCSl3Li127AT7erSwhcvYTXXSulC6411aABzuaL2rbEkHOC8ZB42nwc0O6rdfv8A27viIg=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/dmfzkgAHCZrvcpL2gfrFSyVaQClNZTu2Mp4Km8xzSy_QXJY_BG0aYwLR2Dxd-JD5JyIq9_Q9NyY3_E5jtyXPSvuD5YTd7mat3doiB7qYqTaZE_P4Z1ozuik4gTX0LVWHCeWSGRYB1uQ=w2400\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Just when the kids had given up hope of ever reaching our campsite, we discovered it! We all could not wait to just collapse in our tent, but in the meantime the kids played games, made up dances, and sang a ton. It was so beautiful to see them so happy after they had worked so hard all day. We also enjoyed an absolutely delicious tuna noodle casserole dinner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IMG 7745\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8-pmtrWAIlg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IMG 7746\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K-fp8r3_2dw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IMG 3526\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/woTjKGZXxPw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IMG 7749\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y02Dzzylmqk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IMG 7750\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZcNo5BK_5Xs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday we hiked 4 miles in 6 hours on the La Verkin Trail in Zion National Park. We had never been to this part of the park before and it was stunning. Before the hike we woke up Saturday morning in a Conestoga wagon at Zion Ponderosa Ranch. The last time we were at &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/2021\/09\/11\/descent-into-kolob-canyon\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Descent into Kolob Canyon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22951"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23065,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22951\/revisions\/23065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}