You'd be surprised what you find on a different trail. After a dozen previous visits to Valley of Fire I decided to explore different routes with Mom today. We found an amazing natural arch, carved by nature and a priceless quantity of ancient Paiute Indian petroglyphs. On previous visits I'd always passed the campground turnoff. I didn't know there was an incredible arch there and petroglyphs that were 4,000 years old. What a find!
When we stopped for lunch near Mouse's Tank we were able to watch a Hollywood movie in the making. Two Nevada Highway Patrol cars were blocking the road but from the picnic tables we were able to see Mazeratti's streak down the scenic road.
After the cars sped away, quiet returned and we enjoyed our lunch with some company. We were visited by desert chipmunks. These little critters were so tame they came right up to us and ate the little peanuts from my trail mix right out of our hands.
Later that night I still had energy (I'd run 10 miles before Valley of Fire) to go to Cypresse's yoga class. She gave me a hand made sign that read:
"until the day that the sky itself , with all the sun and stars falls down to the earth...may I remain to help every living being." Traditional Tibetan Prayer
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Sounds like the visit keeps getting better,nice.
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