Hiking in Red Rock Canyon

November 26, 2011

We went to Red Rock Canyon.  I had never been to the visitor's center before or climbed on the actual red rocks.  It was so cool.  We took lots of pictures of course.  I can't believe how red the rocks are.  Heavenly Father is so creative to have created such an awesome world with so many diverse landscapes.  Grant walked most of the way himself.  He was a real trooper.  I like rock scrambling and looked for the perfect opportunities to take photos.  There were lots of them.

"In Red Rock Canyon, 500 millions years of history lie exposed in rock.  Sharp layers on the cliffs tell of geological change.  Oceans, rivers, desert sands and shifting slabs of rock have shaped and reshaped Southern Nevada.  The rugged landscape--from desert flats to shaded canyons and towering cliffs--provides living space for diverse communities of plants and animals.  People have lived here too.  The canyon holds rock art from the native peoples who lived here for thousands of years.  Later, miners came to quarry the colorful sandstone.  Today, the geology and beauty of this land draws visitors from around the world." (source: some random sign in the visitors center)

I decided to climb a bit...

...and got stuck.  Hehe!

Grant did some climbing of his own.  

And Rachel climbed too!

"Be careful Mom!"

Would a hiking trip be complete without somehow hurting myself.  The injury I got when hiking in Alishan, Taiwan never fully healed.  I tried to massage away the pain.  

Jumping photos makes the world a better place!

Grant wanted a jumping photo too!

Notice her fingers.
I have taught you well, grasshopper.