Oh What Do You Do in the Summertime? (part 3)

Swimming and Hiking

We spent a lot of time this summer swimming and hiking.  Another great way to enjoy our local surroundings.  We got a Provo Rec Center membership and tried to go once or twice a week.  The kids loved it.

Isaac spent the first 4 weeks of summer in a junior life guarding class.  He improved his swimming and learned some life saving skills.  It was a great first step to becoming a life guard in a few years.

Isaac went to scout camp at Flaming Gorge.  Aside from exposure to chicken pox, he had a great week.  He loved rock climbing and repelling and tolerated shooting shotguns and riffles.

At the start of the summer I made a list of some local hikes that looked fun and kid-friendly.  We did our best to get through the list.

Hike to the Springville Limestone

Hike to the Y

Payson Canyon Grotto

We finished off our summer of hiking with a rescheduled trip to Timpanogos Cave.  It was perfect weather and a nice, slightly intense hike.  The cave was really interesting and I can't believe we've never done it before.

Alpine Loop

We learned all about stalactites, stalagmites, cave popcorn,
and cave bacon.