I really need to clear my head and rejuvenate my spirit. Ideas of where to travel this winter spin in my head, Central America or Africa. So why not a walk in my own backyard in the Weaver Mountains to think.
It’s looking a little dry with most of the bushes and grasses browned out where a few critters try to hide. Actually, these grasshoppers jump all over the place yet prove very difficult to photograph. The dying plants look as beautiful to me as when green and would make a marvelous center piece, yet I’d rather enjoy them here than inside my RV.
The big poplar still carries leaves of green with a touch of gold.
The shape of the the granite boulders fill my imagination.
Look closely for the birds
I attempt to bird a bit but they are so flighty, and usually too far away otherwise.
After a little over a mile I crest the ridge which reveals the valley and peaks to the south and west. Congress, where the Bayfield Bunch live this winter, lies below. Wickenburg beyond and the Harcuvar Mountains in the distance.
I sit and think on these boulders while absorbing the view. Ideas run through my head of far off places I have yet to see.
Yet the only decision I come to is a walk back down off the mountain.
So I meander through a wash admiring the world around me.
Where do you wander when you need to think?
Sigh…
How lovely.
It was such a pretty drive coming down from Prescott last week.& we always love to see the big trees. We will definately have to spend some time this winter up there in your area. Like all those big rocks. As long as I can walk anywhere quiet with no human contact or influence, I can catch up with my inner thoughts.
You look up at those beautiful boulders and where I walk I never see another human. Just the kind of place I needed.
Almost everyday at lunch – I have to get outside for a breath of fresh air and to talk a walk…even if it is in suburban IL.
South America or Africa…hmmm…both sound just about perfect. No matter which you choose – I am so happy I get to follow along!
First time through, I wanted to live in Yarnell after seeing those magnificent boulders. Beautiful. Thank you.
Box Canyon Mark
Huh, where do I wander? Well, just now half asleep b/c I stayed up too late last nite watching the returns, I was wandering through all the links you helpfully put in in this post ;>)… uh, why am I here? …..Yeah, that was fun, but not the kind of wandering that clears one’s head. Your desert there is beautiful and a perfect place to wander for that purpose. Wherever I am, when I need to clear my head I I walk and walk ….best if it’s a quiet place like what you have here, but any walk is better than none..
This is your backyard? What is the place? Looks incredible! When I need some time alone, I usually go for long drives out of the city.
Thanks,
Matt.
For some reason I thought you were set on South America with Africa again in 2013 or 2014. I’m biast so would say Africa. LOL!
When I need to clear my head I like to go for a walk along the beach, forest (if possible) or visit somewhere quiet like a museum.
Same as you: in our own backyard full of weeds and full of marvels, I even decided not to mow one triangle portion of it next spring and sow wild flowers… who cares it’s a rented place… 🙂
Hope you find the right spot for your next adventure in the wide wide world of treasures.
Don’t need a lawn mower around here. Maybe a weed whacker once in a while.
I love to wander in places with no evidence of human activity. Your backyard seems perfect. I hope the desire of your heart will become evident.
Your “backyard” is lovely.
Nice walk. With this cold weather coming, it should be a whole lot nicer….like January nicer:) For us that’s brrrrr!
Well it’s brrr here now with that storm coming in. Think I won’t walk tomorrow.
We’ve meant to drive up there the last few weekends but other things prevailed. I’ve been wanting to check out Peeples Valley, too.
I’d pass on coming up the hill this weekend what with the possibility of snow tomorrow. But you should check both Yarnell and Peeples Valley out. Won’t take long, they’re small.
It looks like a great place to get your head clear.
Turkey Mountain Park here in Tulsa is where I go to clear my head. I’m now on the Turkey Mountain Advisory Group where I intend to do my darndest to help fight off goofballs who want to put up zip lines, restaurants, cable cars, etc to spoil it.
Good for you. Keep all the development out of a natural place. A place we all need to clear our heads.