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Scrapbook for Peaks, Parks & Canyons

September 18 - October 5, 2002

Peaks, Parks & Canyons, September 18 - October 5, 2002, is now complete.  Enjoy the picture journey and the WOW experience of tour members. 

Welcome to the west... following the Pony Express Trail,
through Nebraska...
 
 

through Colorado and finally to southern Utah...
 










Our driver,
Our parks guide...


 



Balanced Rock in Arches National Park.





 

 

 


Mesa Arch in Canyonlands, some take photos under and through the arch, some walk on top of the arch... all enjoy a picnic in God's great outdoors.

Preparing for our hike down into Bryce Canyon


 


 

Hiking down the trail with the hoodoos and spires towering above us.  With the rock behind us as our sounding board, to sing "Blessed Assurance" sounds wonderful as it rebounds off nearby rocks.
 


 


What's to see out there?


 









And the
awesome
Grand Canyon.


 

The beautiful
fall colors
of the
Quaking Aspen.







 

 

Who can forget that all-afternoon boat ride on Lake Powell.  After an all-you-can-eat lunch at the marina restaurant, our boat clipped along giving us thrills and big splashes as we headed toward our destination.

 









 




After a short hike our reward      
was a view of Rainbow Bridge.
 






 





 



Returning, our reward...
 






 

On the land of the Navajo Nation, the Tribal Park, Monument Valley, gave us a new appreciation for the culture and lifestyle of these early Americans.  We even encountered a wind, rain and sand storm.
 

 







 



 		 Inside the hogan, we noted the structure and were given a weaving and hair tying demonstration.



 
 


The terrain is filled with interesting features.

 



They came from Indiana, Maryland, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Virginia to enjoy this special travel adventure.


On the edge of Goosenecks State Park, a dramatic place for our Sunday worship service.  The strains of "How Great Thou Art" can reverberate for miles in these canyon walls.
 
 


4 - Corners -- the
only place in the USA where
four states share a common corner boundary.



                         
 

Mesa Verde National Park in Southwest Colorado, home of the cliff dwelling Anasazi people.  Here we also saw some dramatic remains of a major forest fire.  As we left the park in rain and lightening, we saw the promise of the rainbow.
 

The narrow gauge stream railroad from Durango to Silverton took us through much spectacular scenery, the narrow valley, the rushing stream, the wildlife, the snowcapped mountains with patches of bright yellow leaved Aspen trees.  We even had to pause for a rockslide which partially covered the tracks.  A trip to be remembered, including the steam and cinders!  Finally we arrived in Silverton.

                           


Before returning to our homes, we needed the challenge of Pikes Peak.  The mountain sheep along the way were a plus.
 
 

 


With some sadness we take leave of our tour family.  But we carry much joy and many good memories.  Happy Trails!



TOUR MEMBERS SAID…

“It seemed impossible that each days activities and sights would be different and special. It was just as good or even better than the previous day.”
            Glenn – South Dakota

“I expected this tour to be full of wonders, but it was more wonderful than I anticipated.  Also, I enjoyed the time on the bus.  Although we are from varied backgrounds, we share a common faith which makes for congeniality.”
            Dixie – Ohio

“The Peaks, Parks and Canyons tour is the most impressive, educational and fun tour I have ever taken in this country.”
            Diane - Pennsylvania

“This tour was definitely a “mountain top” experience in my life.”
            Janice – Ohio

“The entire trip was a feast for the eyes, the mind and the soul.”
            Phil & Ginny – Virginia

“My first sight of Bryce Canyon was so breathtaking.  I was not expecting all those spires and pinnacles and then we even got to hike down among them.”
            Ruth – Pennsylvania

“God must have really enjoyed creating such variety and beauty for us.”
            Ira & Doris – Maryland

“The pre-tour information was adequate, complete and helpful.”
            Joanne & Dennis – Pennsylvania

“The personal touch made all the difference.”
            Debbie – Ohio

“This was our second tour with MYW.  We appreciate the nurture and care poured into each tour member.  We also enjoyed the compatible mix of those on the tour.”
            Dick & Louise – Virginia


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