Wolverines at Heart of Rocks, 2011

The beauty of Chiricahua National Monument and the Heart of Rocks loop is just too awesome to not make it a part of our hiking program.  We went back and took some of the fathers with us this time.

Row after row of "hoodoos."

Observation point.

One of many "balance rocks"

Heart of Rocks loop start point.


Here is are some more pictures of the boys and the surrounding beauty that is, the Heart of Rocks in the Chiricahua National Monument:



Everyone had a great time ... and slept all the way home.

With that in mind, good night.

Comments

  1. DanikaApril 26, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I see you figured out the YouTube video stuff...good job! :)

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  2. RandaApril 26, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Boys loved it. Thanks for all the extra time.

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  3. BettyApril 27, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I love the music and credits!

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