Hike to Wind Caves - Tuesday, July 17th

Here are some details about the hike we will be going on.  We will meet at the church at 8 am.  Be sure to bring a lunch. 

Hike Length Roundtrip: 5.2 miles roundtrip
Elevation gain: 1,800 feet
Highest Point Elevation: 8,940 feet
Trailhead GPS Ref: Long 44.4 Lat. -111.1
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Restriction: None

An interesting cave by Darby Canyon is the major draw to this popular west slope hike, closely followed by intermittent waterfalls splashing down the canyon rim along with impressive displays of wildflowers. The Wind Cave snakes through the Darby Formation, a thick layer of 350 million year-old dolomite. The trailhead is located about 20 minutes just outside the town of Driggs. It is very easy to miss the turnoff from Highway 33. The turn off is south of the Spud Theater. As you drive up Darby Canyon, you must continue past the Girls Camp.

Beautiful scenery, a pleasant hike and a rewarding cave all describe the short hike to the Wind Cave in Darby Canyon. With a hike of about 3.5 miles each way and only a thousand foot elevation gain, the Wind Cave can be done in just a little over two hours. But once you arrive, you may spend hours crawling through the wind cave, which goes from hundreds of feet high at the entrance to merely a crawlspace farther in. For the more adventurous, an ice cave is only another mile away, but to enter this you must have technical ice climbing knowledge. Also around this area are many cliffs and boulders for the rock climber. If you go on this hike, a flashlight for the cave is a definite must.

July Announcements

Calendar
July 4 - Ward Breakfast
July 10 - 14 - Girl's Camp
July 12 - 14 - Priests High Adventure
July 17 - Hike to Wind Caves
July 18 - Youth Baptisms for the Dead
July 21 -  Pioneer Commemorative Concert 7 pm at Stake Center or BYUTV
July 27 - 28 - Mother/Daughter Campout

Our monthly hike will be on Tuesday, July 17th.  We will be hiking to the Wind Caves.  We will meet at the church at 8:00 am. 

Mother Daughter Campout will be on July 27th - July 28th.  We will be camping the Pond's Campground behind their house.  We will provide the main dish and have a pot-luck salad and dessert dinner on Friday night around 6:30 pm.  Breakfast will be provided.  

Choir Practice: 12:10 in the primary room - every Sunday
Birthdays
7/1 - Susan Lake
7/6 - Marilyn Grover
7/9 - Barbara Mortensen
7/9 - Ashley Weatherston
7/10 - Lilian Mortensen
7/11 - Regency Snedekar
7/26 - Karie Christensen
7/29 - Cammie Stubbs
7/29 - Colleen Wilson
7/30 - Stephanie Wood 


Lesson Schedule (click on title of lesson to be directed to the text)
7/1 - Presidency Choice
7/8 (#13) - "Doing Our Part to Share the Gospel"
7/15 (#14) - "How to Share the Gospel Effectively"
7/22 May 2012 Ensign "How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life",  Scott, p. 45
7/29 - Combined Priesthood/Relief  Society Lesson

Hike to Aldous Lake

What a great hike we had yesterday to Aldous Lake.  Thanks to all who came.  It was a beautiful day and everyone had fun.  No bears and no fish - but the kids had fun chasing and catching huge Toads.

Our next hike will be to the Wind Caves up by Victor Idaho.  We will be going on Tuesday, July 17th.  I will post more details about this hike later.

 Thanks Jared for getting a picture with ALL of us.  I am impressed with your picture taking ability.

These guys out hiked us all.  They continued on and hiked to Hancock Lake.  Great job to Sam, Chelsea, Jared, Jackson, Orion, AND Emillee (she took the picture).

Hike to Aldous and Hancock Lakes - Saturday, June 30th

Hike to Aldous and Hancock Lake

June 30^th

Meet at Church at 8:30 am

Bring a lunch and mosquito repellent

(you may also bring fishing gear if you want)

Aldous Lake is a easy hike.  Easy enough for kids.  Those who want more of a hike can continue the hike to Hancock Lake.

Aldous and Hancock lakes are located in the Centennial Mountains, north of Kilgore, Idaho, at the base of the continental divide. The trail passes through shady woods and flower strewn meadows. At times it passes nearby Ching Creek cascading down the mountain. While the trail is generally easy, it is up hill most of the way.

Directions. The drive to the trail head is a beautiful, but not direct. From Rexburg go north on the Salem highway passing the St. Anthony Sand dunes heading to Kilgore. Along the way you will see sign indicating you are on the Fort Henry Scenic byway. As you approach Kilgore, this byway will intersect with the Lost Gold Scenic Trail. Eventually the road will turn to the east heading to Island Park. There will be a turn off to Kilgore. At Kilgore, you will come to a T intersection. Turn left to the west at the Sign for Ching creek. After half mile, turn right heading north at the sign for Cottonwood creek. Continue to follow the road to Cotton wood creek where the road forks to Camas creek. All future sign will indicate the directions to Aldous Lake. Stay on road 26. You will eventually turn onto road 27. The road terminates at the trail head.

Description of The Trail. The trail is shaded by tall trees. In the early summer there are wild flowers everywhere. Small bridges provide easy access across streams and marshy areas. After initially traversing level ground the trail begins to climb. While the incline is not steep it is constant. The trail passes above Ching creek which provides the sound of falling water. After 1.3 miles you will arrive at Aldous Lake. A trail circles the blue green lake. There are several camping areas on the west and north shores of the lake. From the north camping area the trail continues for another mile up the hill to Hancock lake. Hancock lake empties during the summer.

Cub Scout News

Cub Scout Day Camp (Bears and Wolves) is Wednesday, June 27th at Krupp Scout Hollow.  We will be meeting at the Church at 8 AM.  Wear cub shirt and bring a hat, a jacket, a lunch, a water bottle, and wear sunscreen. Money for the trading post is optional. Camp ends at 2:30 PM and the boys should be home by 3. Questions???? Call Maryjo Hunt 356-0987

No Pack meeting during June.  Day Camp will count as our big "activity."

Cub Scouts should plan on attending the Flag Raising/Breakfast July 4th at Clint & Troy Carlson's. Wear your scout shirts!

Ward Campout at Twin Bridges - June 22 - 23

Ward Campout this Saturday at Twin Bridges.  Dinner will be at 6:30 pm Friday night.  Bring your own plates and utensils.  If you haven't signed up, you can bring either dutch oven potatoes, dessert, or a salad.  The meat will be provided.  Breakfast will be served Saturday morning.  If you can't spend the night - please come for the meals.  It will be lots of fun.

Click here for a map and information about the campground.

June Calendar and Announcements

Please forgive me for being so late with this post.  

Calendar
6/9 - Stake  Youth Conference 7 am
6/15 - Humanitarian Work Day 10 am (this will be our last one until September)
6/22 - 6/23 - Ward Campout at Twin Bridges (dinner Friday at 6:30, Breakfast Saturday Morning)
6/30 - Relief Society Hike

(please note that the Mother/Daughter Campout will be on July 27th and 28th)

Choir Practice: 12:10 in the primary room - every Sunday

Cub Scouts meet every Tuesday at the Church from 4:15 - 5:15 unless there is a pack meeting that week.

Birthdays
6/2 Kate Hill
6/3 Nicole Halford
6/5 Stacy Moss
6/6 Doris Fyfe
6/16 Heather Hansen
6/16 Chelsea Youngstrom
6/17 Annette Munns
6/18 Colene Wilson
6/19 Dee Anna Rees
6/20 Sha Lae Peterson
6/21 Rachel Jones
6/21 Elaine Mace
6/23 Cristy Davis
6/24 Connie West
6/26 Janeene Galbraith
6/29 LaRue Howard

Lesson Schedule (click on title of lesson to be directed to the text)
6/3 - Presidency Choice
6/10 (#11) Revelation from God to His Children
6/17 (#12) An Enthusiastic Desire to Share the Gospel
6/24 May 2012 Ensign "That the Lost May be Found" Elder Ballard