We have had some major rain storms this past few weeks. However, all the rain has definitely made the valley green and beautiful. Yesterday I went hiking with Adam at Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction. It was the most amazing day to be outside. It was the perfect sunny weather with a cool breeze. Unfortunately, this park is one of the many Arizona parks to be closing due to budget cuts. You can learn more about it here: Lost Dutchman
We started hiking a little late in the day, but it was still great. The beginning of the hike from the Saguaro parking lot.
There were all sorts of colorful flowers - red, purple, yellow, white - amongst all the variations of green!
Adam and Sarah on the trail. I was terrified of hiking the Flatiron trail. I'd read online that it was worse than two camelback hikes together. It's something like a 1500 elevation change in 1/8th of a mile?!? Yikes! We did not do the whole trail, but did do some good distance. Since this is the Snowbird season here in AZ, we saw quite a few 'older' people on the trail. When a couple of the older guys said they made it to the top, it gave me the motivation to at least do it someday. Which I am sure I will.
It was great terrain to hike on. We even passed a small waterfall.
What a great way to spend a Saturday!
We definately need to chat. What a great hike. So Wednesday's are your day off...we'll have to catch up. I just looked at ALL yes all your posts to last August when I last saw you. I can't sleep because this sweet baby is kicking...only 5 weeks to go!
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