Solstice Canyon happens to be one of my favorite hikes. It's a beautiful trail that starts in the canyon, past the ruins of the Roberts Ranch House, to a 30-foot waterfall, then climbs to the ridge of the canyon where the views overlook the canyon to the Pacific Ocean. Simply perfect.
Today what was most outstanding about the hike was the number of children and families that, like me, were taking advantage of the holiday and beautiful weather. A Boy Scout troop, two other boys no older than 6-years-old walking side-by-side, a young girl who was mezmerized by a something on the trail (I couldn't even tell what it was!) who slowly lost distance between she and her family, or the two young girls who we're soaked playing in the creek in their full hiking outfits - all of these children enjoying life to it's fullest! Whether sharing the joys of childhood friendship, stopping to take wonder in something, or giggling carefree as little ones put their hands under the mini-waterfall of the creek it was so refreshing to see so many parents (and "troop moms") take their children out to enjoy mother nature.
Seems simple and easy to do - to take a day and go on a hike - but I'm sure most everyone wishes they could live days like today more often.
Cheers to the beautiful day! Lesson from the children: take full advantage of beautiful days such as these!
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