There's a glacial formation (canyon?) just a few miles west from us in Boone that I've heard about but had never visited. Well, cross that one off the list of things to do in central Iowa!
Me and the kids went with some friends - Geoff (Eric's supervising professor), Alicia, and Quinn. It was really unexpected geography here in the flatlands, and really nice to see all the fall leaves. We went on an absolutely gorgeous day last weekend - almost 70 and sunny.
It's a state park that was created after WW2 and has some really nice structures like this stone bridge over a small stream. A lot of the people we saw there were families with a photographer having a photo shoot. Apparently it's a popular beautiful location, kind of like Cascade Park in Bangor.
Jamie contemplating the jump.
Me and Alicia, who has quickly turned into my best Iowa friend. She's fabulous. If you're wondering what's in my hand, it's Jamie's leash.
To get to our hike we had to cross a bridge that was basically a stream. There were stepping stones with about 3 inches of water to our right, and to the left a 4 foot drop to a foot-or-so deep stream.
Lots of climbing! We went up, up, up for the view. The girls loved the stairs and didn't complain once about being tired, needing to stop, etc. I think having two of them climbing made a difference - I'm pretty sure Lucy would have wanted to be carried if it wasn't for Quinn prancing away up and down the path.
Hello friends!
Hello us! Though Lucy didn't complain, Jamie did. He was unimpressed that he had to ride in the backpack rather than walk, and spent most of his time leaning around either side for a better view.
Hello Boone County!
Remember when I said I was starting my hunt for a great Christmas picture early? Yeah, this is why.
I'm looking forward to a trip back.
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