Hike #6 for 2025 This was another co-op organized hike. We were fortunate to get our favorite State Park Ranger to lead our group, and so this hike was super fun and super educational! Officer’s Quarters Storehouses Laundry Hospital Storehouse & Officer’s Quarters Making Adobe Bricks We walked less than a mile on flat packed … Continue reading Fort Churchill State Park – Hike
Hike #5 for 2025 This was a co-op led hike. I’m thrilled that we’re currently on track for “at least one hike per month” per my 2025 New Year’s resolutions! It definitely helps that a lovely mama from co-op is leading a hiking group. I’m on a texting basis with her so maybe we can … Continue reading Oxbow Nature Study Area – Hike
Hike #4 for 2025 Our oldest requested this hike for his 15th birthday. It was a bit belated. It was also pretty muddy. It had rained for several days and there was a quick break in the rain so we went for the hike. It started raining again as we were getting back to the … Continue reading Black Swan Preserve – Hike
Hike #3 in 2025 We’ve tried this hike before, but it was too hot last time and we dubbed it a winter activity. Obvi had to print out Junior Ranger workbooks! One of my New Year’s resolutions was to go for at least one hike per month. Another goal was to spend time with “church … Continue reading Overlook Trail – Hidden Cave Trail – Petroglyph Trail – Hike
I’m currently working on a map art project, and it struck me that the cut ends of the fallen logs along the trail resemble a compass rose. The longest cracks seem to point in a direction. Carson River Our family went on a Ranger-led group hike 3.25 miles there & back cloudy/52°F red tail hawks, … Continue reading First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park
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