We started our explorations of Colorado National Monument at the Visitor's Center. The kids got their Junior Rangers books (which were the nicest, full-color booklets we have seen on the whole trip) and decided on which hike to take. The Canyon Rim Trail was a half mile hike along the edge of the canyon.
Maddie and Max were constantly reminding us to stay on the trail so that we "don't bust the crust."
Sweet little Madeline started feeling light headed about half-way through the hike. She was pale and just wanted to lie down. Todd carried her back to the Visitor's Center to cool off and hydrate.
She started feeling better, so the kids were able to finish their booklets and earn their Junior Ranger badges.
We took the Rim Rock Drive down and out of the monument. It is a lovely, 23-mile scenic drive. The road seems almost inseparable from the monument. There are many pull-over spot for incredible views and photo moments.
Unfortunately, we should have gone the shorter way out since we had Maddie feeling a little fragile and Max getting carsick everywhere.
My worst road trip nightmare come true: "Only 22 miles of scenic road to go kids!"
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