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First Hike of the Season!

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With all this wacky weather we've had this past spring, I have not able to go hiking until just last weekend!  My cousin Heidi was in town, so we went on a little hike up Rock Canyon in Provo.  I've been up this canyon multiple times in my life, especially when I lived in Provo.  It is beautiful this time of year, very green.  Also the spring runoff has turned the barely there stream into a raging river.  I quickly learned that I need to get my hiking skills into gear this summer and get into shape, because I was so out of breath!  (Should I admit that, oh well, just admitted it.)  Heidi and I had a great time chatting, enjoying nature and taking pictures of course.  We even saw a snake, which we were a little bit scared about, but survived.  (I can handle spiders, bugs, even mice, but snakes freak me out.)


Heidi about to take a swim...but not really because
I told her if she dived in I would try to save her, but
we would both most likely die.

One of the reasons I love Rock Canyon, it lives up
to its name.

Yay, Cousins!!

The river really was beautiful.

Nothing like a foot shot over white rapids.  I'm not ashamed to be the
non-tan one in this picture, but seriously, living in Arizona pays off
for a good tan, Heidi!

I love the mountains!!! Gorgeous!
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  1. grammawoodJune 23, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    That looks so fun. I've always loved hiking in the mountains. I'm glad you could have such a fun time with your cousin.

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