Coral Pink Sand Dunes 2010

I think it is reasonable to say that all of those who journeyed to Southern Utah for the Clark Family Reunion at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes would agree that it was one of the very best Clark gatherings to date.  This was in large measure due to the location and the assiduous planning of Poppie and his reluctance for anyone to do anything but enjoy themselves as he compensated with much work…even for Poppie.

The gathering consisted of Mom and Poppie, Sarah and the Davises, Ehren, Reuben and his crew, Emily and the Hemmingers (she recently pregnant at the time with the now healthy Brooke Hemminger), Jesse and Julia (she well into her pregnancy at the time with the now healthy Jace Clark), of course David, many of the Eskanders: Bruce, Stephanie, Amy, Alec and Alicia and their son Jackson, and Annie who managed to fly west from New York City for the event.  Also to join were Lynn and Bruce and Leslie and the ever dependable Harry.  Courageously Grandma braved the terrain and the August Southern Utah heat to be there also.

Poppie made a good choice with the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.  The camp site was a marvel in and of itself, adjacent to the most spectacular expanse of quite literally pink, powdery sand that was an instant draw to nine of the youngest generation.  These are some formidable dunes as was apparent from the abundance of professional dune buggies, which had to be looked out for at all times.  These Coral Pink Dunes are also a short drive to Kanab where those not wishing to rough it in the camp site could relax in comfort at Perry Lodge and eyeball signed photos of John Wayne and John Ford as this area was key territory for the filming of old westerns whose crews stayed at the Perry.  It was also an ideal location within close proximity to Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon.  These were the makings of a great summer reunion.