2025 was the third year of "605 Adventure" and it was fantastic!
6 Trips:
Desert Southwest (Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, Sedona, Las Vegas)
Utah Mighty Five National Parks (Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion, and also Horseshoe Bend, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Monument Valley).
Black Hills backpacking
Black Hills camping with Pathfinders
Badlands backpacking
Kayaking/Camping on the Missouri River with Risen Hope men
16 nights camping with guests
48 total guests
Many starry skies, sunrises, and sunsets
Many wild animal encounters including bison, elk, pronghorn, deer, prairie dogs, turtles, rattlesnakes, and almost no mosquitoes!
No significant injuries!
Many old friendships deepened and new friendships formed.
Countless priceless memories!
Zero regrets!