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To the Falls!

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By marydalene

Jenny, Nina and Janet came to visit family in July. We went to visit Bridal Veil Falls on one of the days that they came down to spend with us. It’s hard to call it hiking when the paved trail is less than a quarter mile from the parking lot, but there it is.

Bridal Veil Falls is very visible from the canyon, and it is a very popular destination for runners, bikers and walkers alike. The area around the falls is a strict “walking only zone” because there are so many people in the area. The trail is one that Jared, Timothy and I have run on many times.

When we got there, we had just intended to look at it, but the kids wanted to go into the water (naturally). Mountain runoff streams are not the warmest things to wade in, but Sarah was insistent and I kept her company when she dragged me out to the middle of the falls area. In bare feet. My feet hurt just remembering it. A word of advice: If you plan on wading through sharp rocks and cold water, bring water shoes.

Here are the brave (or crazy) water fall waders. Can you see the theme here?

After that point, we gave up. Everyone else smiled, but silly Sarah was off doing her own little thing. Like usual. But the kids enjoyed themselves and it was fun to go.

Ryan spent the time in the shade cuddling with Aunt Barbara. He wasn’t a big fan of his hat, but he managed to sleep anyway.

After our little hike, we came back home and played games and had dinner. It was nice to spend time together as family.

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