Last Saturday it was still a bit warm in Vegas, so we decided to head up to Mount Charleston to do some hiking. This time we left early enough, so we managed to secure a great parking spot next to the trailhead! I managed to take a few cute shots even in the parking lot:
It had been a while since we'd found the time (or energy) to go hiking, so we picked the short trail to 'Little Falls'. It was uphill there, which was a great workout! We didn't see anyone else, so the dogs enjoyed their freedom; running about and sniffing. Alec got fussy if we stood still for a moment to catch our breath, so we had to let him out during water breaks:
Eventually we let him down to try out the uneven ground. There was an old pipe running down the mountain which Alec thought made a great climbing toy...
'Little Falls' was certainly aptly named as the trickle was about right for the beginning of fall.
But, nothing beats the views from a higher vantage point!
The hike back was very nice, as it was all downhill and you could more easily see the views.
We decided we hadn't had enough of being out of the city, so we wandered about the lodge area. Alec cuddled his daddy...
tried to tickle him...
enjoyed petting a horse...
then giggled the whole way home!
Definitely a successful family day!
It had been a while since we'd found the time (or energy) to go hiking, so we picked the short trail to 'Little Falls'. It was uphill there, which was a great workout! We didn't see anyone else, so the dogs enjoyed their freedom; running about and sniffing. Alec got fussy if we stood still for a moment to catch our breath, so we had to let him out during water breaks:
Eventually we let him down to try out the uneven ground. There was an old pipe running down the mountain which Alec thought made a great climbing toy...
'Little Falls' was certainly aptly named as the trickle was about right for the beginning of fall.
But, nothing beats the views from a higher vantage point!
The hike back was very nice, as it was all downhill and you could more easily see the views.
We decided we hadn't had enough of being out of the city, so we wandered about the lodge area. Alec cuddled his daddy...
tried to tickle him...
enjoyed petting a horse...
then giggled the whole way home!
Definitely a successful family day!
6 comments:
Very nice pictures. Alec is so cute and looks like an all around happy boy. I wish we could go hiking, but Kelsey is at the age where she's too big for a backpack, but too little still to walk on her own the whole way.
Fun! Those pics are super cute!
how fun. i would love to go hiking but we are definitily too cold for hiking now. i hope you guys can go again before it's too cold.
I love this post! it looks like a beautiful hike and Alec looks like he was just the happiest little camper ever. what a great smile and cute pictures as always! Man i cant wait until you move closer!
love you guys :)
Sounds like a fun day. I love the pics! What a nice time of year to go hiking.
Looks like you guys had a fun day! Alec is one cute little guy, i wonder where he got it from? Just kidding, but little boys with blonde hair and brown eyes are my favorite!
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