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Bryce Canyon: Natural Bridge

Posted in Family, and Outdoor Adventures

We were interested to see the “natural bridge” at this stop.  It turns out that, like many things in this park, the natural bridge was misnamed.  It its actually an arch, not a bridge.  (One of the main things that was misnamed in Bryce Canyon is the Canyon itself.  Bryce Canyon isn’t actually a canyon.)  We thought this area was beautiful.  There is something very cool about arches. The next stop is Agua Canyon where there are several very cool Hoodoos.

Salem Ridge Press Review

Posted in Reviews

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (Philippians 4:8) That verse is the philosophy behind the creation of Salem Ridge Press.  Founded in 2005 by Daniel Mills, a homeschool grad, Salem Ridge Press strives to bring good, wholesome books back into print for the reading enjoyment of both young and old. Daniel carefully selects books that are wholesome, contain strong moral values, and encourage…

El Camino Del Diablo

Posted in Family

On Saturday, D was itching to head out off-roading with his truck.  It had been some time since we’ve been out as his truck had been down due to needed repairs.  Before we left on vacation, he was able to complete the repairs on his truck, but we didn’t have time to test out the truck prior to leaving. It was a scorching hot day, so we made sure that we had enough water.  While we didn’t plan on doing any/much hiking, we always go prepared in case something comes up.  You don’t want to be stuck out in the…