Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Today we got up and headed for Glen Rose, TX (about 1.5 hrs away). We met Julie (my cousin) and her three kids at Dinosaur Valley State Park. It was a HOT day, so it was a great day to spend in the river!
Our first stop was the little museum at the Ranger's Station. Then we made our way to the big dinosaurs.


The T-Rex looked a little scary!


We were all really hot and decided it was time to head for the Paluxy River.


The trail down to the river was rough at times...especially for the little boys.


This sign was kinda humorous to me. It wasn't down by the water! It was all the way up the steep, rocky path! I think there are a few other things I'd do to save a drowning person before I wasted my time climbing back up the hill to get a water jug!


Katelyn and Brody test out the water. The water at The Blue Hole fluctuates from 12 to 21 feet deep. There are a few places that you can stand, but most of it is really deep! The kids had fun jumping off the rocks into the water.


The girls also really enjoyed searching for seashells in the shallow water.


Erin and Sydney taking a break from swimming.


Taya, Lauren, and Brody stop for a bite to eat.

Time to jump back in! Lauren, Katelyn, and Taya are already on their way across.


Brody loved swimming in the river and wasn't ready to leave when it was time. He kept asking to "please" swim a little more?!

The kids were pretty worn out after swimming for almost 4 hours. We drove home and then they took showers and watched a movie before another fun night of VBS.

5 comments:

Mom said...

That has always been a really fun place! I am glad you enjoyed it. It was a good day to be in the water all day.

GG said...

Such a fun day. Staci, that is where your Grandpa and Carroll spent a week every summer when they were growing up. Glad you and Julie had a day together with all the kids at such a lovely place.

Ann Hastings said...

That sound like so much fun, I've never been there!

Steve and Joan said...

I recognize all those rocks and the swimming hole! I've been there many times!!!

It is fun to be able to share these times with you even from so far away! Thank you for posting!

Daddy Steve

Teri said...

Sweet photos, hearing about this day made our boys very jealous!!! We will have to go there when we visit! (Hans cried himself to sleep missing Erin and loathing Sterling) He was better in the a.m.