Thursday morning we got up early and left our wig wam for the Days Inn in Flagstaff, AZ. Our first stop was Walnut Canyon National Monument, but they had a rock slide that closed down the main hike, so we didn't stay long. The rest of the day we spent shopping in Flagstaff and swimming at the hotel. It was a nice relaxing day.
On Friday morning we left the hotel for home. But on the way we stopped at two more National Monuments near Flagstaff--Sunset Crater and Wapatki. Sunset Crater is an old volcano that you can hike around. There were piles of lava rock, black sand and twisted trees to look out for.
It was so different from other places we had visited because it was so black and barren. We all really enjoyed this hike.
Wapatki is more ancient indian ruins, but instead of cliff dwellings like at Mesa Verde, these communities are built out in the open.
At the end of the trail is a blowhole that had great suction power. They have it covered with a grate, but if you put your hat over it, it will suck it right up. The kids really liked that part.
We didn't see too much wildlife on this trip--some squirrels, rabbits and lizards. Here is a green lizard on the end of this sign. The boys love looking for animals and seeing who can spot the biggest or smallest ones. National Parks and Monuments are great places for kids to learn about nature and the world God created for us.
On Friday morning we left the hotel for home. But on the way we stopped at two more National Monuments near Flagstaff--Sunset Crater and Wapatki. Sunset Crater is an old volcano that you can hike around. There were piles of lava rock, black sand and twisted trees to look out for. 
It was so different from other places we had visited because it was so black and barren. We all really enjoyed this hike.
Wapatki is more ancient indian ruins, but instead of cliff dwellings like at Mesa Verde, these communities are built out in the open.
At the end of the trail is a blowhole that had great suction power. They have it covered with a grate, but if you put your hat over it, it will suck it right up. The kids really liked that part.
We didn't see too much wildlife on this trip--some squirrels, rabbits and lizards. Here is a green lizard on the end of this sign. The boys love looking for animals and seeing who can spot the biggest or smallest ones. National Parks and Monuments are great places for kids to learn about nature and the world God created for us.
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