Saint George Beckoned . . .

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We went to Saint George last year in February and had so much fun that we immediately planned for a repeat.  This year was just as much fun.  Casey actually said on the drive home (Monday) that this was "the BEST family vacation that he had EVER been on."  Imagine THAT!

We started off last Friday at the crack of dawn, heading south on I-15.  We were all STOKED because in the Sullivan family, anticipating the trip is half of the fun.  As we neared the small Utah town of Meadow (about half way between Salt Lake and Saint George) Casey and I both agreed that we needed to introduce our kids to the Meadow Hot Springs, otherwise known as "The Waters of Kanosh."  This is a place that Casey and I had both frequented in our single years--a natural hot spring--literally situated in the middle of NOWHERE.  Where is Meadow?  Where is Kanosh?  No one knows, right?  So the hot springs are somewhere between these two microscopic towns in the middle of a big cow field.  The property owner (the springs are on private land) has "improved" the site a bit and it's now fenced, but there are seriously cow pies all around the field leading to the water. 

Our kids were excited to hit the springs after we told them how awesome it was going to be.  It was between 9 and 10 in the morning and the air was chilly, but we braved the air temperature, threw off our clothes (behind the van, naturally), suited up, and ran out to the springs.  Upon arrival we were greeted by some young men from Orem, serenading us with sweet tunes on the guitar.  The music, the incredible scenery, the crisp morning air, and watching our children revel in the beauty of it all made for a supreme experience.  Soph got right in, while Hal was a bit more timid.  Zeke had no problem living it up in the warm water.  I am thoroughly CONVINCED that the best things that we can do with our families and for our families are free to the people.  This little activity is a good example of that.

This sign made me laugh.  The first time I came to these hot springs there were a couple of naked truckers floating around in the water.  (Luckily it was late at night so I was spared their details.)

Swim suits and flip-flops in February!  (Notice the backdrop of snow-capped mountains.)

The kids booked it out to the steaming springs.









And now for a bit of footage:





This is my idea of an absolutely perfect morning!


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