Memorial Day at Sabino Canyon

This morning we went exploring and hiking at Sabino Canyon. The last time we were here was when David was still in a stroller (about 10 years ago). We took the trolley up the canyon and then rode it back down until we hit Stop 2 (1.4 miles from the visitors center). We then hiked the rest of the way out ... exploring along the way.

The river bed is usually dry this time of year, but due to an unseasonal bit of rain last week, the water was running deep enough in some areas where people could swim. The rock formations are also impressive ... you would never know that this little oasis is hidden within these desert mountains.

Everyone enjoyed the trolley ride up the canyon. This is at Stop 9, the last stop before it turns around and heads back down the canyon.

We got off the trolley at Stop 2 and the exploring began.

The kids are always fascinated with lizards. We didn't see many of those in Bakersfield ... and they are everywhere here in Tucson.

Joshie surprised us a little ... we thought that he would be the one to run around so much that we'd have to keep a good pace to keep up with him. He actually wanted a ride most of the way back AND only with his mom. Amy did great carrying him for 1.2 of the 1.4 miles back.

Elyssa rode on my shoulders 2/3 of the way and walked the other 1/3. There was one point where we were walking up this hill and she said "Daddy, run." I tried ... for about 100 yards and then was done running any more.

We took a short break in the shade once we got back to the visitors center before calling it a day.