Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Last Hike Of 2013

 

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It was laundry time again, so yesterday we opted for one in Apache Junction so we could meet up with fellow bloggers and friends Ron and Barbara, and John and Carol, for a hike in the Superstition Mountains.

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We’ve been to the nearby Lost Dutchman State Park once before and hiked a trail in the park, but this was all new to us. We decided on the First Water Trail Head, a few miles down a rough, rocky dirt road. This is such a beautiful part of the desert!

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There were lots of fine rocks, a few petroglyphs and too much graffiti, horses, a hunter, and even water to cross. And no seniors were harmed on our 3.4 mile hike.

Ron, Gayle, Carol, John and Barbara. Weaver’s Needle is in the background over Barb’s head.

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It was a lovely day and a very pleasant hike. We definitely want to come back and explore more of this area another time.

On the way home Ron and Barbara joined us at BJ’s Brewhouse in Mesa for a happy hour pizza and beer. Then we made one last stop at Trader Joe’s to stock up on a few things we won’t get for awhile, since we will be heading west towards Quartzsite tomorrow. Time to get back in the boondocking mode.

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy New Year! Hope to see you on down the road.

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9 comments:

  1. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009December 31, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    We absolutely love that area. You two sure have had an awesome 2013 hiking year. Wishing you another year of wonderful hiking.

    Happy New Year!

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  2. Paul and Marti DahlDecember 31, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Very impressive that your hiked with Ron and Barbara and she didn't get you into trouble. She's a wild one... ;c)

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  3. Box Canyon Blog.comDecember 31, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    What a nice day!!! I'm jealous…
    save some hikes for me, and bike rides,
    Box Canyon Mark

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  4. John and CarolDecember 31, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    You took some really great photos. We have to do this again sometime. Happy New Year.

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  5. John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)December 31, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Another beautiful day!! Lovely!

    Yes, we always stock up when there is a Trader Joe's. So glad they have finally moved into FL.

    Happy New Year!! So hoping to meet up in 2014!

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  6. AllisonDecember 31, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Have a great time in the Q. Looking forward to seeing pictures of it all.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Looks like another wonderful place to spend some time wandering. The photos are great, and I love rocks. Hope you have a great year.

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  8. Barbara and RonJanuary 2, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    You can't fool me. I know you were hoping I would fall into the water. Splash! Good times.

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  9. Bob and Linda's RV TravelsJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Have a safe trip to Q

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