A Hop, Skip and Hike Away
Four miles from where I live is what is purported to be the largest city park in the world. At 17,000 acres, South Mountain Park has nearly 60 miles of scenic desert trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riders.
I met up with two of my friends and three of their dogs for a mid-morning, two-hour hike. It was a beautiful morning and a perfect temperature for a hike.
Considering it's right down the road from me, you would think I would get out there more often. Even though I don't take advantage of the park as much as I should, it's yet another reason why I love living in the Phoenix area.
If we had more rain over the winter, these pictures would have included explosions of wildflowers. Some springs are prettier than others, but the desert does have a sublime beauty.
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I love the desert. I am always drawn to the desert...I see pictures and it just feels comfy to me, like I click with that type of environment, moreso than, say mountainous areas...desert and the beach. oh and maybe the Arctic coicle...hehe...(and the dessert environment too, haha)
anyway, love the pcitures, I too wish I had this to stumble around in!