Monte Cristo and Battle Creek Falls

At the end of the school year and beginning of summer break, Spencer and I got a little "hiking happy." We went on a hike a day for like a week and a half. It was super awesome! Spencer had all mornings off and worked in the afternoon while I work NEVER and enjoyed my summers more than any teacher ever probably. PROBLY (Brian Regan). There is something so wonderful about being in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, or even just away from the normality of home life. When we are outdoors doing something productive and fun it just plain feels good inside! Exercise is a natural endorphin runner of course and being together as a family just makes it that much more enjoyable. Richard came along with us to Monte Cristo. We figured we would probably have to hike in because the snow was not melted all the way. We hiked in about a mile nearly straight up hill to get to the cabin. On the way up my shoes and socks got all wet and muddy so I had to dry them off with the propane heater. Richard carried Autumn in the baby carrier (which she is actually getting too big for now). While Spence and I enjoyed our hike. Hehe. He is a good sport! 

Panoramic view of the cabin and surrounding landscape.

Just wait until the wildflowers come up!

Autumn had a blast putting her hands in the snow!

The main cabin. A lot newer and nicer, but we don't ever stay in this one. It's pretty much claimed.

On the right, my muddy shoe getting somewhat dry

I like to take random pictures of myself. I don't know why.

We had some lunch, played on the tire swing, walked around a little, ate some more, and then started our journey back to the car. It was a lot easier going downhill. Spence carried Autumn this time.

These next pictures are from a short hike up to a waterfall in Pleasant Grove called "Battle Creek Falls." Easy hike to do with kids, a little steep at some spots, but very prettty.

More hiking adventures to follow!