We Went Somewhere New

Road Trip! 

We tried something new. We got up really early in the morning (well, that part's not new) and drove to Northeastern Utah to a place we've never been- Flaming Gorge. It was gorgeous (pun intended).

On the way, as we drove past Strawberry Reservoir, Jeremy commented how it would be cool to see the moon's reflection on the water. Then guess what we saw. 

 

We went to a few places in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, including Red Canyon Lodge,

West Greens Lake Nature Trail,

 

and Red Canyon visitor's center area with a walk around the canyon rim for pictures and juggling (it's been a while since I've juggled in scenic places).

Apparently, in order to get a selfie with the whole family, I will be in focus and the rest of the family will be blurry. Sigh.

We crossed Cart Creek Bridge 

and visited Flaming Gorge Dam 

 

then headed out and South to a completely different area- Ouray National Wildlife Refuge and then Pelican Lake for some more birding. 

We stopped at a few more places on our way home including Strawberry Riverwalk in Duchesne 

(see previous note about family selfies)

 

and Pinion Ridge Rest Area where we went on another little walk around the trails there.

It was a long day but I think we all did pretty well. It was not hard to fall asleep when we got home.  

It was a great way to celebrate Play Outside Day on May 2.

I love family trips.