Yellowpine 2024

I'm not one of those people that like visiting the same place twice. There are so many incredible places to see in the world, that why would you keep going back to the same place? There are only a few destinations that keep our attention and we are willing to revisit...Lake Powell, winter Yellowstone, Moab/Green River, and my favorite, Yellowpine Campground in The Basin of Utah. 

Yellowpine is truly my spot. As soon as I see the turnoff to the campground, my shoulders lose their tension and drop an inch or two, my constant headache lessens, and my smile eases out of its hiding place from behing a life of stress. It is beautiful, quiet, safe, and happy. I love it!

This year felt a bit different. After reflection, I think we are all getting older. My parents are slowing down, especially Dad. Enoch and Kate are maturing and don't have the same enthusiam for our traditional Yellowpine activities like water balloons and water rockets. I've been considering how to faciliate a transition so my family still enjoys our time here. I've been pondering and pray that I will have some ideas for next year.

Even so, we still have an incredible time! It is amazing to me that despite your age, we all love throwing rocks in a body of water. Everyone - boys and girls, old and young. We always make a trip to the Upper Stillwater Dam and simply throw rocks.

Later that night, we drove back up to the dam around 10pm. There was a slight possibility of Northern Lights and we wanted to check it out. Sadly, we didn't see any Aurora Borealis, but we did see an amazing sunset. It is incredible what you can see without the interferring lights of the city.

The next day was filled with games and off-roading. Since we camped so early in the season, we ran into a few snowfields and an abundance of flowing water. The Jeep sported its summer splatter after many rides through the forest. 

Later that day, we prepped for our Glow Parade. Every year, we walk around the campground and give glow sticks to all the children. Afterwards, our kids ride their bikes, with both their bikes and themselves glowing, around the campground a few times. It is one of our favorite traditions!

It was an amazing weekend! We had so much fun with family in the woods. We can't wait to go back next year!