Happy Trails

I was planning to save this post for Fun Fact Friday to save myself the pressure of having to come up with yet another, new fun fact. But, then, I started worrying that the flowers may no longer be in bloom if I wait, so I'm spilling the beans now.

Sunday, we decided to go hiking on the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail. It is a trail on Pigeon Mountain in Walker County. There are beautiful wildflowers in bloom in late March to mid April. If you care to, you can read an article here about how long the flowers will be in bloom. There is also a trail just beyond the wildflower trail that leads to a waterfall, and a couple of other cool trails as well. These are very easy trails. In fact, the wildflower trail is completely boardwalked (so as not to disturb the flowers). So, you could easily take someone in a wheelchair if necessary. The beauty is absolutely breathtaking. Plus, the kids super love it. Of course, they are game for all the trails, but they are certainly easy enough for them to do, especially if you put the 3 year old on your shoulders from time to time. It is a great place to take pictures......although as soon as we got there, someone's small dog decided to jump up on Sara Kate getting muddy paw prints from hither to yon.....no, I'm not the least bit bitter. I tried to hide that in the pictures as much as possible, and now, I'm wishing that I had put something on them other than play clothes.....but they did get dirty, so I guess it's a trade off. You'll have to decide that one on your own.

Here are some pictures of our little hike. If you get the chance to go, you should. It is gorgeous, just go fairly soon. We went last year as well, but it was too late. The flowers were not blooming, but we still had a fun hike. We might be up to going again, if anyone wants to go, let us know.