Marko was born a couple of months ago, and now that he is holding his head up, we though it would be a good time to do a day run with him. A friend had invited us and a few others to do a run from Prescott, down the Senator Highway to Palace Station, then keep going down the Bradshaws past Bodie Mine to Pole Camp Canyon and then on to the dam site at Walnut Grove. This turned out to be a very long day, especially for Marko. However, he loved the "bumpies" trip, and everytime the truck came to a stop he would cry. And he would stop as soon as we started moving again. It was a lot of fun with good people, and the hike to the dam site offered some spectacular scenery.
Part of the trail to Bodie Mine.
Great views of the Southern Bradshaws.
Spotted this guy on the hike to the dam site. I have a thing for dead trees, I guess.
Drainage culvert, one of the very few reminders that the dam was ever there.
We spotted this guy getting a little sun on the way back to the trucks.
My trusty and faithful hiking boots finally gave it up on the way back from the dam site. They served me well for about 8 years.
Remember to tread lightly and leave no trace.
