Wildlife Adventures ... and so much more!

Work up this morning, took a peek out the window and there it was ... wild kingdom in action!

Here's a quail ...

And here's a deer, and just above the logs to the right you can see the wild turkeys.

Close up of one the wild turkeys ... Thanksgiving was close by, this bird's lucky to be alive!

A blue jay.

A blue bird with breakfast in his beak.

The second day we took off on another hike, driving the 1-1/2 hours to the west entrance of the park. Unfortunately, the brand new visitor's center was closed (it was mid week and this is the side of the park that is less active since it does not have a campground).  The good news was that we almost had it to ourselves ... awesome sauce!  We took off on the Balconies Cliff Trail, a 2.4 mile round trip hike that hooked up with the Balconies Cave and Trail that would hook up with the east side Old Pinnacles Trail that we hiked on day 1.

This side of the park has more of the pinnacle formations and there were a number of designated rock climbing locations.

On the trail ...

Some stunning pinnacles.

The trail ...

And more pinnacle formations ...

Gary on the trail at a natural tunnel.

At our turn-around point looking toward the east side of the park.

These photos were taken on our return trip.

Gary and me on the other side of the natural tunnel.

Gary pondering the immensity of the mountains.

If you enjoy solitude, exploring peaceful trails, or discovering wildlife, this is the park for you.  However, we heard from our friends who camp hosted here that the weekends are FULL so if you can get there during the week, that would be your best bet as we personally experienced.

This photo of some of the pinnacles epitomizes our day in this beautiful park that contains many natural wonders.

Psalm 27:5

For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; in the secret place of His tent He will hide me. He will lift me up on a rock.