Trips We've Made

Spending Time Outdoors

March 18, 2019 / 1 Comment

If you’ve reached middle age, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I say those years cause a mysterious happening in your body and those extra calories that you used to consume and burn off with little effort, instead decide to stick around and show themselves as extra pounds! The struggle is real is it not?

I had determined that Russell and I really needed to take up a new hobby of hiking. It’s free, it’s good for us and nature is just plain beautiful.

The only trouble is I decided that when we were going into Winter and I’m not a huge fan of cold weather or at this point hiking in inclement weather. I say, “at this point” because I don’t want to rule out anything so maybe in the future I will just love getting out and hiking no matter the weather. DrEaMiNg. haha

Anyways, my 50th birthday celebration continued when my thoughtful hubby whisked me away on a getaway to Sedona. I love it when he does these things which he’s always been really good about doing in the many years we’ve been married.

But this time we did a few hikes as a concession to my wish that we start a new hobby.

The Woodchute Mountain trail was one we did. It was easy, nice views and we were alone the entire time.

Located on the top of Mingus Mountain, it’s a pretty drive there.



Woodchute Mountain trail
The snow capped San Francisco Peaks off in the distance.
I thought this grass interesting in how creation can be so unique.


We went all out and did a 2nd hike the next day. Woot Woot! This hike was called Cathedral Rock in Sedona and is quite popular.
Cathedral Rock
You can see we weren’t all alone on this hike.
Sadly, I didn’t reach the end of the trail. I stopped when it came to a point where you had to go up through a crevice. But dear hubby forged ahead and took these pics. Next time I’ll be more prepared and hope to do it.
Amazing views are always to be found in Sedona.
Traveling home I managed to convince Russell to stop at Montezuma Well. I love that place. Native Americans lived in the area in cliff dwellings.


Montezuma Well
Montezuma Well is fed by an underground spring and produces over a million gallons of water a day even in times of drought.

You can walk along the creek and see the canals which the Natives dug, flowing with water still today. The canals provided irrigation for the crops the Natives raised.

We had fun and hopefully burned off a little more calories than we consumed!

What’s your favorite activity you do with your husband?


One Comment

  • Lucille Erickson

    May 7, 2019 at 5:42 pm Reply

    I love it! Glad you got the little get-a-way! I love doing anything with the hubby, but great views AND hiking are my very favorite!!!!

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