July 13, 2019
Among other things, today Bill and I hiked the south rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. It started out as another beautiful sight in the national park.
We began at the upper falls which were really awesome! The itinerary we decided to follow suggested a hike to Artist Point, and Uncle Tom Point. We started out and as we went the views were better and better. They were primarily a variety of rock cliffs in blends of different colors and heights. There was always another view of the falls.
Besides the views, the trail was very pretty, at times passing bright green meadows and other times various vegetation. Always the Ponderosa pines were in sight.
The views became increasingly spectacular and the difficulty of the trail increased as well. There were quite a few really steep climbs that I had some difficulty with, especially on the way back. I just imagined my mother saying “one step at a time” and “take your time” in her patient, confident, sweet voice.
I was so thankful to have had words of encouragement throughout my childhood, to have the ability to do the hike, to have a patient husband who didn’t seem to care how slow I went, AND to see some of the most majestic, awe inspiring sights ever! God’s almighty ability, power, grace, and love were front and center.
The trail ended with the lower falls. Artist Point will forever be etched in my memory, I hope.
So much more than travel 