One Last Adventure (for now)

Spring has sprung and our time here is running short. If we are are going to do any more exploring, now is the time. One more place that peaks our interest is Fort Bowie so we grab our hiking supplies and make our way to see just what this is all about…..and Baxter decides to go too.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Bowie

 

We are getting pretty familiar with the route. It seems most of our exploring this winter has been in this area. So with that said, you probably already know what I am going to tell you….yep, we had to travel another dirt road. At the end of the dust cloud is a large parking lot with a lot of cars. The 3 mile (1 ½  miles each way) trails lies ahead. It says it is a relatively easy hike. We’ll see!  Thank goodness they were right because the cool, breezy forecasted day is quickly turning into a warm one instead.  Baxter has turned into quite an avid hiker and is leading the way.

 

Along the trail there are self explanatory placards explaining the historic facts and time frame.  We take several water breaks, give our old bodies a few minutes to “refuel” and then continue on to the final destination. Or so we thought! As we are enjoying the view and trying to imagine just what actually took place here many years ago,  we happen to see off in the distance more ruins. But we don’t think these tired bodies have what it will take to venture over there. I’m sure it is further than it looks. Besides, Baxter is ready to head back. We decide this will be the end of our excitement for the day. There is always another day, another time.  The path ahead of us looks long but, as usual, it doesn’t take us as long to get back as we had planned. Luckily, it was mostly downhill.

Back at the parking lot, bodies tired and thirsty, we talk with some fellow hikers and learn that there is a turn back down the road that will continue on around to the Visitors center and the rest of the ruins. Hmmm, how did we miss that important bit of information? So at least, if and when when we return, we can drive most of the way there.

 

Our country is filled with more history than we could ever imagine. Times were tough, brutal, heartbreaking and deadly.  I am so thankful for the life we are able to live and hope I never take our lifestyle for granted.

 

We travel home exhausted, refreshed and enjoy the beautiful sights as we travel back to our rig. I hope you are able to find that place of interest that calls you into the history of where you are. It’s out there, you just have to look for it sometimes. So put on your shoes or boots, grab a map, a bottle of water and snack, and go find an adventure! You won’t regret it. And while you are out there don’t forget to look up, it’s an amazing world out there.