1520 Miles Day 5

Day 5 - Extra-terrestrial Highway

What a strange place Rachel is. Maybe they thought the alien hype would increase tourism and the population. Swing and a miss. Although every year they host the Extra-terrestrial Half-marathon. People from all over dress up like aliens and run 13 miles in the middle of the night. Perhaps one day I'll join them.

Unfortunately the Alien museum was closed, but the good news is we got home and ended this insanely long trip which perhaps doesn't seem long at all the Jacob and Leslie, but for us 1520 miles is a first. Maybe someday we'll make it all the way to Texas.

1520 Miles Day 4

Day 4 - St. George Temple

1520 Miles Day 3

Day3 - Zion's National Park, Emerald Pools
Was it worth it to carry the kids for 2 miles to see this wonder? You betcha! The kids didn't make it to the last pool but they sure had fun in playing in the sand along the trail. This hike was pretty mild and if you're looking for a totally weird experience like hiking into a canyon in the middle of the desert only find an oasis complete with a waterfall, pool, and beach then I highly recommend the Emerald Pools.

Jacob Lake?

After the Grand Canyon we spent the night at the Jacob Lake Inn. We drove up to the "lake." Apparently it used to be bigger - almost to the trees. Jacob Pond or Jacob Mud Hole would be a more appropriate name. Also, in case you were wondering the store really is "curious."