White Rock Canyon

Take it to the limit. That's what the Ward family did on their run/hike today at White Rock Canyon. Taking Dad & Susan to one of my favorite hikes, we proceeded on past the Hoover Dam, four miles into Arizona where we descended down through White Rock Canyon to the Colorado River. I knew the run would be challenging for Sue and rough on Dad, but what the heck they're both in good shape for their age (121 combined). Everyone found the footing kind of tough on the way down but we all made it to the river where we snacked on a couple of oranges and enjoyed the beautiful view. I stuck my toes in the icy river but that's as far as I got.

We headed uphill back out of the canyon and that's where the real challenge began. Sue's a much better uphill runner. I lagged behind her. But when we stopped to wait for Dad to catch up it seemed like forever for the Golden Oldie in the mustard colored hat to catch up. So I doubled back and ran about a mile where I found him. There was no need for worry. Dad had stopped to talk to other hikers and had accepted their offering of chicken and a candy bar. When we got back to the car there were six very tired knees, ankles and feet.

After a little down time, we visited with Uncle Chuck at cousin Ruth's, saw her kids Madeline and Mia and then enjoyed a delicious meal at Green Valley Ranch. The Ward family felt a little like Olympic athletes after completing their endurance event.