Reavis Ranch

Hugh took Connor on a hike. Not just any hike - a 9 mile in, stay overnight, 9 mile out hike. Connor. My 11 year old. I was a little nervous. They went with another guy from church, David Huber. There were a few more who were supposed to go, but had to back out at the last minute. Anyway, they left Friday morning for the three hour drive to the start of the trail. Then, they started the hike. It took 7 hours to get there. 7 HOURS!!!! 7 hours with packs attached to their backs. Connor needed a little help carrying his pack in. He did ok coming out. They took lots of breaks along the way. Lots of water. Lots of pictures. They camped out in a beautiful meadow - near the ranch (which was a ranch named after Elisha Reavis, an eccentric recluse who grew vegetables in the area in the late 19th century. Not much of the "ranch" is left). Connor saw a deer, a tarantula, and lots of other little critters along the way. They headed out Saturday morning, and that hike took 5 hours. Connor did lose one thing during their hike - his voice. He's a little under the weather. But they had a wonderful time. A great Father/Son memory was made.

On their way.

Getting Connor ready.

Look at my boy.

Look at my man.

Not tired yet.

Taking a rest.

Beautiful scenery.

The meadow.

Tired and ready to sleep.

I love this picture. You can see

Connor's legs right in front of

Hugh.

Another rest.

He made it!!