Dinosaur Valley Trip

Anticipation was running high as we finally arrived at the Dinosaur Valley State Park on Sabbath Jan. 24.  The sun was shining after days of rain and it was crisp & beautiful.  After a picnic lunch, we met up with the Joshua Crossroads Wranglers Pathfinders and hiked down to see the famous dinosaur prints in the riverbed.  They were mostly underwater, but it was clear enough that we could see the evidence of those huge creatures that had walked there so long ago!  Central Texas Area Coordinator Mr. Rodger Baker guided our way with lots of wonderful information. He even braved the freezing water to compare his footprints with a dinosaur’s footprint!   It was a very enjoyable hike and we learned a lot!

The leaders and Pathfinders of the Joshua Wrangler’s Club were warm and friendly hosts.  We enjoyed getting to know them as we hiked. After a group picture, to commemorate the event, we loaded up and headed to the church where we participated in some lively songs and worship. After supper we learned more about dinosaurs by doing some great works of art in teams. (Did you know a T-Rex could look like a teddy bear?)

All good things must come to an end, and so did our wonderful day together.  Everyone found their rooms and rolled out their sleeping bags. Lights went out and the girls giggled themselves to sleep while the boys enjoyed a friendly pillow fight before settling down. We thoroughly enjoyed making these new friends!

---