The Nautilus

The last week in February was cold and windy. By cold I mean 30-40 degrees, cloudy, and windy. We hunkered down in the camper and did extra school work, read many books, and watched movies. Visits to Wal-Mart and the Library quickly reminded us that it was indeed wise to stay inside.

Snuggles needed.

 But the on the third day Eldon was off it was sunny and 50 degrees! We did some quick Googling and headed up into Utah on the 89 North for the Nautilus Trailhead. Here is the location of the trailhead. There is no signs,simply park in the small parking lot and head into the wash, towards the 89. 

Lots of opportunity for kids to climb rocks and explore.

      Sadly, we underestimated the chilling power of the wind and by the time we walked the 1/2 mile to the nautilus, we were so cold! Still, it was worth it to see this neat rock formation. Nautilus is a mollusk with a spiral shell, thus the name.

After 1/2 mile  of walking up the sandy wash, you'll see this off to the right.

Entering at the bottom.

From the top, you can see where parts of the "shell" have broken off.

Size perception.

"HELP! It's a tornado!"

     This is a super easy walk that nearly anyone should be able to do!