Great day in Wyoming. We got to see sunset in the Tetons. 

We spent today doing short hikes in Arches National Park. So lovely!

Bryce Canyon, amazing Rock formations, hiked for a couple of hours. Then we drove to almost all the viewpoints and took mini hikes there. 

We hiked the amazing Lower Antelope Canyon today!

As I reviewed the options this year, I realized that many of the choices I made last year have become integrated into my life: Last year I planted herbs and vegetables which we are still enjoying; we shop with the "100-mile" rule in mind (although we aren't always successful); I have been participating in a new exercise program which includes an hour of exercise five days a week, plus a mile walk to and from the gym; and we eat two meatless meals most day, plus at least one meatless day every week.  This year's goals have less to do with food, energy, water, and transportation because I have already adopted many of the practices mentioned, so this year I plan to continue my new good habits and add more "mental health" practices from the health, nature, and simplicity categories. 

I will be on a road trip during most of the Eco-challenge. However, we are going to some beautiful places, so I should be able to enjoy sunrises, spend time outside, and write in a journal.

After several years of EcoChallenges I'm trying some different things this year that are a mix of the personal and the communal, with an emphasis outside of the immediate challenges to bring more members of our community into the program.