Our friends, John and Mindy came out for the weekend, so naturally, Jacqueline and I took them on a hike. We tried not to overdue it since Mindy's hip was rather sore. So, we headed out to Kolob Canyons. We stopped first at the Timber Creek Overlook
so that John and Mindy could check out the views. John, being a good friend from Grand Canyon, was ultimately not too impressed even though he enjoyed the view. We headed back down to the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek trailhead where we started our ramble through Kolob. The hike was altogether pleasant. We all talked and had a good time, while Mindy toughed out her bad hip, walking in such a way that made me grimace just looking at it. I thought that possibly we could continue our way past the Double Arch Alcove when we got there because I have not seen where the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek actually ends. Neither John or Mindy were too keen on this idea, so we did the traditional 2.5 mile hike to the Double Arch Alcove.
Jacqueline and I were happy to do that as it is true what John said about the fact that it is just fun to hang out since we don't get to see each other much. This was proved the next day when we went out to Mindy's family's property across from the Watchman Campground in Springdale. We went down by the river and played plastic horseshoes for hours just so one of us could get to 21. John ultimately won, but John and I both thought that it was an accomplishment to finish. We lost the girls long before the game was done as they were able to get out of the hot Zion sun and sit in the shade to talk. I wanted to take John through some slots, but it was fun nonetheless to just chill with some good friends.
so that John and Mindy could check out the views. John, being a good friend from Grand Canyon, was ultimately not too impressed even though he enjoyed the view. We headed back down to the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek trailhead where we started our ramble through Kolob. The hike was altogether pleasant. We all talked and had a good time, while Mindy toughed out her bad hip, walking in such a way that made me grimace just looking at it. I thought that possibly we could continue our way past the Double Arch Alcove when we got there because I have not seen where the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek actually ends. Neither John or Mindy were too keen on this idea, so we did the traditional 2.5 mile hike to the Double Arch Alcove.
Jacqueline and I were happy to do that as it is true what John said about the fact that it is just fun to hang out since we don't get to see each other much. This was proved the next day when we went out to Mindy's family's property across from the Watchman Campground in Springdale. We went down by the river and played plastic horseshoes for hours just so one of us could get to 21. John ultimately won, but John and I both thought that it was an accomplishment to finish. We lost the girls long before the game was done as they were able to get out of the hot Zion sun and sit in the shade to talk. I wanted to take John through some slots, but it was fun nonetheless to just chill with some good friends.
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