Our visit to Utah will be all about family. \240She is always busy, either sewing, working in her flower garden, crocheting, or working a puzzle.

Mom beats Jim 2 games out of 3, in her favorite board game.

I know my sister Janet is an angel, and if I snuggle up close to her, I get a halo too!

Later that day, I get a massage from Master Ruth.

Beautiful Janet ☺️

Learning a new dance move is serious work!

Happy Birthday to me!

We have a picnic lunch and cake and ice cream on the from lawn of the Wellsville House.

❤️ Ruth and Nancy ❤️

The Wellsville canyon hillside on the way back to Salt Lake.

I sure do love those gals. 😘

Janet and I under Mom's courtyard umbrella.

Jim and Mom take an afternoon walk around the neighborhood.

Goblin Valley is a crazy little park with hundreds of rock formations, many not more than 12 to 20 feet high. \240

It is easy to climb around and onto the boulders.

Some of the formations make you feel like you are in Alice's Wonderland.

Sooo many photo opportunities!

In the distance, Jim found a rock saddle to climb on and ride.

We had a great time with Ruth, Kris and Skye.

Jim found a rock goblin to hold his camera for the group shot. \240Thanks, Goblin!

At times, the canyon would open up. \240The canyon is in constant motion, with rock falling all the time.

We did climb over a few boulders, and at times, you have to walk with a strong lean to one side to move forward.

Yes, the colors are amazing.

All along the trail, we walked a sandy riverbed. \240The dogs were great travelors. \240When we reached boulders, we did lift them over.

Some of the boulders we could step over, others we had to climb on to, and some were a challenge to get over. \240The rock looks slippery, but it really feels like chalk.

At one point, you turn sideways and kind of ease your way through.

We talked about what it must look like when the rains fall.

Little Wild Horse Canyon meets Bell Canyon, and makes an 8-mile loop.

A couple of times, we had to plan and maneuver our climb and descent. \240Each one of us had to find the way that best suited our abilities.

It's at moments like this when you start thinking about what is overhead.

As the day progressed, the colors would change with the moving sun. \240

It was an amazng adventure.

The overlook was breathtaking and we felt so fortunate to be there.

Iconic: \240yes! \240Dramatic: \240yes!

The winding Colorado River running through the valley is something to see.

This juniper found its home and roots in the rock.

The "Windows" section of this amazing rock wall connects multiple arched caverns.

We love the red rock against the blue sky and the various green bushes.

Delicate Arch.

The sun was dropping as we left the park, and the red rock turns maroon-colored. \240So delightfully beautiful!

It was a lively game series, drawing the attention of our fellow campers. \240Even Skye wanted to join in the game.

The cottonwood trees followed a branch of the San Rafael river.

We come across a sink hole, exposing the red rock cavern below. \240Jim goes to the opening for a better look.

The colors of the canyon.

Along a huge rock wall, ancients painted their stories with red ochre, pinyon gum, sumac, and mountain mahogany. \240This art is believed to be as old as 2000 years. \240

It is an honor to be able to share their stories. \240

This is part of the rock panel used for the pictographs. \240How amazing is it, that we stand before the same rock!

The canyon was awesome to explore, but we did not find the dino tracks. \240We did see a group of wild burros, and pronghorn deer.

An old swinging bridge over the San Rafael river.

We are surprised to see a group of rafters and one canoe.

Along the river is a small stone house, with an amazing view of the canyon and the river.

The cabin is empty and the timbers are old.

We got to watch some deer play and drink from the beautiful river.

Mexican Hat Rock, along the route as we enter the Navajo Nation.

The iconic Monument Valley.

Our campsite in the Oljato park.

We climb a little to explore the area. \240Jim finds a spot where he can see down the valley.

Aside from one other climber, we are alone up on the rock. \240It as a nice place to enjoy the warmth of the sunshine, quiet solitude, and wonder in the surrounding.

It looks silly, but he was actually above a wash which drops down the rocks. \240I definately had nervous laughter...

Our selfie with the arch.

The climb was worth the effort.

Our shadows cast on the rock below.

Amazingly, the sandstone monuments hold underground aquifers, which provide moisure to the land.

We continue to be amazed at how huge rock structures do not topple over. \240Clearly, there is evidence everywhere, but we have yet to see one rock, large or small, fall.

Shade shelters show up here and there along the valley road.

It has been quite an adventure spending time in the red-rock area of Utah.