July 24th- one day camping experience, ending camp site 10 minutes from our home

Brian and I have been wanting to take the kids camping --- even if is was for one night. We had tried another spot early in the summer and found that their were really now trails for ATV to ride. So this weekend of the 24th we knew we wouldn't be able to find something on a late Friday night. So we decided to go about 10 minutes away from our house toward Goshen. We got to this quite camping area and got out and GRASSSHOPPERS were everywhere!!!!! Brian didn't think it was a problem he said we would roast them when we started the fire. I (Colleen) thought we could find another spot, so we traveled on to Ereaka area. (Brian and I had been 4 wheeling about 2 years ago in a mountainous area of Ereaka.) We kept traveling that direction and noticed all the side road that lead to the riding area were gated off. So no luck this direction --- (it was about 6:30 pm). Next idea was to go somewhere up Santaquin canyon (10 minute drive the opposite direction). Traveled to the opening of Santaquin canyon and noticed a sign that said ---- CLOSED FOR ROAD WORK. We decided to see if it was right and about a mile up the road it was closed off. So we turned the truck and trailer around it decided to travel back to our 1st spot only 10 mintues from our house and camp there. I was filled with jumping creatures but it would be okay for the night. We got set up and decided to go for a 4 wheeler ride up and over the mountain to the Mona reseavior and take a look. To our surprise and luck ---- all road traveling over the mountain were closed and we could go over. So we quitely drove back to our trailer and jumped in our truck and drove 5 miles to the reseavior to put our feet in the water and then return 10 mintues later back to our camp to roast marshmellows. Roasting the marshmellows and have S'Mores was interesting with all the grasshoppers --- but what a memory. Then to make the camping even better, we had to run the airconditioner most of the night because it was SOOOOOOOOO SOOOOOO hot. That morning came quick and we got ready fast and went home for the Mona Days celebration. WHAT A CAMPING TRIP!!!! We have since had better camping trips this summer.