Hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Ronnie and I drove the scouts up to scout camp this past Saturday. We decided to camp that night and take a hike the next day. 

The hike started in a cow pasture. I didn't know it was a current cow pasture. Luckily, the stint in the cow pasture was short so I didn't have another cow chasing episode...remember this?

It was really a beautiful hike...a little strenuous too!

On the way back we saw some cows but luckily they weren't interested in us.

The mountains were a bit cooler than it is here. It was nice to get away from the 100 degree heat (118 heat index...) for a bit! Although, not everything during the trip went according to plan, it's always nice to enjoy nature and the outdoors.

Utah Trip Part Four (Last One!)

After leaving Moab, we headed north to Salt Lake to meet some of my family for dinner. The next day (Sunday) we met some of Ronnie's old roommates and spent some time with them (sorry no pics!).

On Monday we met up with Cory and Chelsea in Salt Lake and did a little shopping and stopped at "This is the Place" to see the site.

Ensign Peak

Looking over Salt Lake

We then met at my aunt's house for a family get together. It was fun to see my little cousins! :)

Chelsea braiding Ellie's hair.

The next morning Ronnie and I hiked up to Mt. Timponogas cave. It was a little chilly! It was a beautiful hike.

We went through the caves and saw things like this...

There was still snow!

We stopped by some of Ronnie's old stomping grounds as a missionary in the Salt Lake City South mission.



We visited the Bountiful Temple...

and the Salt Lake Temple...

and had dinner with some of my favorites :)

All in all, this was a good summer vacation and we're so glad we had some time away from work and the day to day!