October 19, 2017
Today began with a visit to Elements Adventure
Program. This is a program designed specifically for troubled boys. They spend
8 weeks living in the Utah “wilderness” while also using these experiences to
promote growth and change in their life. I learned today how selfless those
people at Elements really are to devote their time to better someone else’s
life. I was unsure what to think about this program at first, but after
listening to Karen talk, my opinion of wilderness therapy is nothing but
positive. After the visit, we again piled gracefully into the van and took off
towards our next destination. Half way there we took a pit stop at a very
social and friendly Walmart to stock up on all the essentials as well as get in
a few 15 pound charcoal lunges. It was not far to our first attempt at a camp
site that had the most beautiful cottonwood tree. But unfortunately, these were
not established camp sites and we were forced to move on. We then made it to
Otter Creek State Park and before finding the new campsites Jeff and I
discovered a new river that had just been formed because of Kara. Ashley made
us a very delicious dinner, and Chris made the worst coffee known to man, but
that’s okay, he gave a good effort. The night ended with a beautiful red sunset
over the purple mountains. I think it is official, I love Utah.
The
End
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