What: Best idea ever
When: This week
Where: Fossil Creek
Why: 'Cuz it's dang hot outside
Isaac's sister Evie and her daughter Maggie came for a visit this week. Beyond shopping, and taking Maggie's senior pictures, their must-do list included swimming in the Arizona heat. (Not enough warmth in Washington this summer.)
We packed up the kids and headed to our favorite swimming hole, Fossil Creek, about 2 1/2 hours north.
What can I say? I had a blast.
On our way home, we stopped in Pine for pastries -- a little ol' baker-man braids bread inside a funny little grocery store -- another favorite stop. We still don't know the name of the place; though it's right next to the Sidewinders Saloon if you're looking for it. We are always too distracted by the pastries, I guess.
You look just like the Jantzen diving girl! We're going to have to get a map to this place from you guys.
Posted by: Jona | September 04, 2010 at 09:44 PM
oh my gosh! i seriously need to know where this waterfall is! i'm totally going to drag the kid + hubs up there next weekend! it's too darn hot in scottsdale!
Posted by: heather fuentes | September 04, 2010 at 09:54 PM
that looks like so much fun!
Posted by: Stacy | September 04, 2010 at 10:00 PM
That looks so awesome.
Posted by: Ali | September 04, 2010 at 10:09 PM
I think you are ready to do it in a barrel in Niagara!
Posted by: Mokkakissa | September 04, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Wow, that looks fun! We've had a super warm summer up North as well but now it's ended and I'm back to knitting mittens for the winter. And no waterfalls this side of the World, either.
-Paula
Posted by: Paula | September 04, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Oh we so-- have to find those falls! My girls would love it! I love that top photo! Maybe some wkend we'll have to drive up from Chandler! =)
Posted by: Julie @ CalleLillyCafe | September 05, 2010 at 01:06 AM
That place looks wonderful! I'll have to put it on our to do list!
Posted by: Leigh Ann Phillips | September 05, 2010 at 05:51 AM
*sigh* I miss AZ! The pictures are so fun!
Posted by: Lorie | September 05, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Oh, I love your pictures!! It looks like you guys had so much fun!!
Posted by: Maggie@SmashedPeasAndCarrots | September 05, 2010 at 07:08 AM
sounds fun! My husband tells me it quite a hike back OUT. How did Charlotte do? Do you think my 8 and 5 yo could do it?
Cause that sure beats hangin' around here in the HEAT!
Posted by: heather hales | September 05, 2010 at 07:20 AM
I want to go to there.
Posted by: Natalie VV | September 05, 2010 at 09:44 AM
That looks like a blast!
Posted by: Christie | September 05, 2010 at 09:49 AM
I would also love to know where that falls is. Is it off the Fossil Springs Trail? I have wanted to take my family for a day trip up that way! Please share the info!
Posted by: Heather McLeskey | September 05, 2010 at 10:48 AM
That looks so fun!! Sounds like you guys had a great time!!
Enjoy!
Nadine
Posted by: Nadine Woodraska | September 05, 2010 at 11:44 AM
I will put together a map to post.
The hike into the waterfall isn't bad at all. It's about a mile or so long(?). Mostly dirt paths with occasional dry, rocky river beds. Everyone will want to wear hiking boots or tennis shoes and there may be some hand-holding over the river rocks (if you bring kids).
All together, it's pretty reasonable. Charlotte is 5 and has no problem with it. I'll see what photos I have from the hike.
Posted by: Heather Bailey | September 05, 2010 at 11:52 AM
I just love the "slide" show...awesome ;)
Posted by: Roberta | September 05, 2010 at 01:52 PM
Such great summer fun! Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ruth | September 05, 2010 at 02:12 PM
Wow! That was fabulous!
Posted by: Cindy Farmer | September 05, 2010 at 08:36 PM
Oh Heather what a perfect day! I can't think of anything more enjoyable on a hot day. Love that slide show - not seen one before and it looks so much fun to create. Thanks for sharing your good times.
Posted by: Ann | September 06, 2010 at 12:47 AM
Oh my gosh! That is so funny! Sounds like a great end-of-summer day.
Posted by: mary | September 06, 2010 at 05:11 AM
You are so brave! No way would I plunge off of there! I'd just sit on the bank and fan myself while you cooled off. Well, I might venture in and wade a little if it wasn't too deep.
Sherry @ A Happy Valentine
Posted by: Sherry | September 06, 2010 at 05:50 AM
That looks like some ride down that waterfall.
Posted by: custom seamstress | September 06, 2010 at 08:41 AM
Oh.my.goodness! That looks awesome and like it was a lot of fun! Bet the kids loved it!
Posted by: Julie | September 06, 2010 at 01:13 PM
I've posted a map! Here's the URL:
http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2010/09/fossil-creek-waterfall.html
Posted by: Heather Bailey | September 06, 2010 at 01:37 PM
Wow! I didn't know there were still places you could do that! Pure magic!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: Mary Margaret | September 06, 2010 at 04:54 PM
The video effect you included is pretty cool looking. Nice post.
Posted by: Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY | September 07, 2010 at 09:56 AM
That waterfall looks amazing! What a fun hike and swim.
Posted by: April~Living The Sweet Life | September 07, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Sounds fun! We live in Flag but we did not go there yet. We've been to the Sycamore Canyon in June and other places in Sedona.
Thanks for making the map!
Posted by: Zee | September 12, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Wow that looks like fun but I don't think I'm braze enough to do it.
Posted by: Catherine | September 15, 2010 at 02:15 PM
It is interesting, I will go back to read them again.
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Posted by: Elaine | October 28, 2010 at 04:11 AM