Hiking with the Cub Scouts

The Cub Scouts have been planning a hike to the Red Rocks Park for months.  Since it was planned for May 10 in Colorado, we figured we might have to deal with some rain, but that we'd be ok in the morning, as a general rule.  Little did we know that SNOW would be predicted for the day of the hike!  Luckily we got out early in the morning and had a great hike!  The Boy was really excited for a chance to show off his hiking gear--for our approximately one mile "hike" he brought his walking stick, his overnight pack, his pocket knife, and his emergency (crank) radio.  He does believe in being prepared.

 The Girl, on the other hand, brought a simple day pack and her I-pod, so she doesn't have to talk to us, I guess.

 We met the rest of the den, navigated around a wedding party trying to park, and we were off!

 Nice!

 Mr. Ranch has been talking about adding yuccas to our yard for a year--here are some!














The kids all had a great time and we adults didn't have too much trouble keeping up with them.  Maybe we should have put bricks in The Boy's pack to slow him down.

 This was a nice easy hike--sunny, warm, but not too hot.  We followed up with ice cream and then hustled home to cover the plants before the snow started!