Sunday, February 8, 2009

My Canyonlands

For the past five years living part of the time at the Needles District of Canyonlands, I have always had a very deep love for the Needles. We love walking the trails, billions of stars light the night sky, and the milky way reveals itself more than most places in the world. When you spend time there you gain a new appreciation for nature gaining a love so deep that you pray it stays protected forever.
One day I went to the visitor center to buy a book. I looked at the many titles and beautiful illustrations on the covers when I noticed the words on one of the books "My Canyonlands." I took the book in my hands and thought to myself, "I beg to differ, it's my Canyonlands." I decided I wanted to read about this man Kent Frost who wrote the book. I took it home and started reading it with my family. The next day after being extremely impressed by the first chapter, I went back to the VC and bought a book for each one of us so that everyone could follow along. I wanted to buy the book for the entire world. We learned so much from this man, Kent Frost. I was so touched by him that he quickly became my Hero, next to my husband anyway. I always hoped that we might meet him someday not believing we would.
It finally happened on the 7th day of February when Grandma, Dave, and I, went to the Museum to see a documentary done on Kent Frosts behalf. It was so awesome, especially when I saw that he was there in person. We stayed late and because we hung around, a few people were able to hear Kent Frost tell the story of how he found the sash, which is in a case at the museum, finding it while walking at the Canyonlands. He also let Dave and I get a picture with him. It was a very enjoyable and blessed night. I have to say after learning more and more about Kent, that the Canyonlands is his. He is one of the few that made it possible for the rest of us to enjoy the most beautiful country in the world. To learn more about him, just buy the book and learn for yourself what we have learned. Then come to Needles and Visit us - we'll show you around.


2 comments:

Texas Tingey said...

cool! That is neat that you were able to get a picture with him.

Walkers said...

I got on you fairy blog, but couldn't post a comment for some reason. Cute blog, I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it. (Check the spelling of fairies though, or is there a reason you spelled it that way?)