Our children were often told of the Sunday drives Grandma and Grandpa Cox would take with their children up to Wolverine Canyon after Sunday School; they would eat lunch before returning to attend church in the evening. There were stories of the horse that fell over the cliff found on the way up to the canyon. . . stories about the boys (all 8 of them) chasing through the area while their parents rested on a blanket following the simple lunch. One of their adventures took them up to "40 horse cave". Leigh isn't sure why it is named that, just that the boys used to make the climb up to it occasionally. While coming down one time they happened upon a den of snakes, rattlers. Happened upon, as in stepping among them before they realized what was happening. It scared them to death and luckily no one was bitten. To this day those often thought of "snake" jokes you can play on your parents hold no humor for my husband.
While in Idaho Falls we made the drive back up through that canyon and enjoyed the beauty up there. Leigh couldn't resist the urge to make the hike up to the cave. . .my poor choice of shoes and a portion of fear about possible rattler encounters kept me down with the car and camera.
It was a lovely day and we enjoyed it very much
3 comments:
So were there any snakes in there?
That is a fun story, and nice that there were pictures to go along with it. I think that you and dad should have a portion of your blog dedicated to childhood memories. Or maybe just make a new blog for family history. Or maybe that's what I should do...I mean you can too, but that makes it easier....
KT
Isn't it wonderful to share such amazing memories with children and others. Your trip sounds like a wonderful one. We live in such a beautiful country, with so much diversity to see and explore! Love to read your adventures!
Lori
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