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Our summer journey for 2013 started on Memorial Day as we traveled north to the intriguing area near Kanab, Utah where we landed at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. We were enchanted by the area for the first time last summer and knew that we had to return! From the fine coral pink sand rippled by the continual winds to the pine studded dunes, we were in for a few days of fun in the rustic state park campground.
Russell loves to romp and play in the sand and found continual enjoyment digging away into the sand. And then the sand takes on a whole new look as clumps solidify into rock like formations known as baked earth.
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Since Russell didn't get to go out and play in the dunes, he did get to take a ride around the campground to get in his RZR ride!
Then we were off to play on the sand trails, weaving around the clumps of Mules Ears that were waiting to bloom and resting in the shade of the mighty Ponderosa pine that line the dunes. We met up with some RZRforums.net members and rode the dunes, the soft sand testing the power of the machine and the driver's skills. We were fortunate to be led by some experienced Coral Pink riders to show us the way!
The next day, with our BLM OHV access map in hand, we headed down the trail to the Virgin River. Flanked by scenery comparable to what you will see in Zion, the trail was a mix of deep white sand, twisting through Pinon pine before descending to the river.
In the shade of towering Cottonwoods, a hike up the river was an appreciated break after being on the trail.
Back to the state park, some of the dunes tower above. A remote location north of Kanab, you won't find a cell signal nearby. That's just the type of place where you can get away and get connected with nature.
A great time was had by all and we are able to say, we have been won over again by the great variety and beauty on the trail. With only 3 nights available at the park, we had to continue our journey northward where our plan took a few detours.
