Camping, Fishing, Hiking and Geocaching in Flagstaff - July 2011

We had such a great time on our first camping trip that we went to Flagstaff for our second camping trip just after the Fourth of July.

Of course, we did some geocaching on our trip.   "Indie" Martin found this one inside the "Well of Souls" at the top of a steep hill on the Fatman's Loop Trail.   He made it up and down without bodily injury, thank goodness.  He found a traveling bug that we discovered came from Germany and is making its way to Mexico.  We will place it in a local geocache and hope someone will get it to its desired destination.

Martin caught this very large Pike fish on Lake Mary.  He caught 7 or 8 fish in all.  I caught 3, but they were much smaller than this fish.  We even saw a huge bird swoop down for a fish not 10 feet in front of us.  That was an awesome sight to see.

We went to Walnut Canyon National Monument to see the cliff dwellings.  It was a steep trail, but we made it and took some great photos along the way.  I'm sure Martin will be thrilled when I am done seeing cliff dwellings.  

Who says you can't camp in style?

 Not as large a fish as Martin's, but I was excited.  I couldn't believe I actually caught one that was bigger than my fist.

 I was caught between a rock and a hard place at Walnut Canyon National Monument.

We had another wonderful trip camping, hiking, fishing and geocaching.  We are planning future excursions in September!

Our First Camping Trip - Flagstaff Gone Wild!

Martin-Griffith Spring Trail in Flagstaff

Look at me.  I can be on both sides at once!

Martin and I planned our first camping trip to Sedona in June.  Yes, I know the title says Flagstaff Gone Wild!  That's because Sedona had no available campsites so we ended up at the Flagstaff KOA.  It was disappointing at first, but we adapted quickly and ended up having a great time!  It was nice to know that we could have as much fun on the road as we have at home.

King of the Hill finding the geocache at the top!

Martin-Lava Tube Cave in Flagstaff

Melanie-Lava Tube Cave in Flagstaff preparing for 30 degree weather!

Way too close to the edge, Martin!