After-school field trip!
Last weekend, Alison told us about a very curvy road that leads from our camping area (we are still at Lost Dutchman State Park). The road goes up to Canyon Lake... and leads to Tortilla Flat. The lake was formed when the Salt River was dammed in 1925. I have rafted and inner tubed the Salt, but have never been up to Canyon lake. And, seeing as how we like adventure, we decided to take the twisty tour up and around the rocky roads to check it out.
It was a bumpy ride for sure, but so worth it. We pulled into a large picnic area after we crossed a narrow bridge and found a huge empty parking lot at Acacia Picnic Area. Score! We grabbed the kids' swim suits, dogs' leads, lathered on sunscreen, and Steve carried our camp chairs down to the water's edge.
Alex immediately got to work digging and creating a mini hot tub for the ducks. Sierra played a bit and ended up sitting in the shade with me, while the dogs searched for leftover chicken bones in the grass. They both ate some (someone's garbage from a picnic. Hopefully T-man won't have a flare up.) Again, Titus was super happy to chase sticks in the water, while Willow stayed high and dry. Steve carried her out into the water... what a sad face she had. She is definitely not a fan of the water.
After beach time, we drove up a few more miles to Tortilla Flat. There was not much parking so I stayed in the rig while Steve and the kids went to buy ice cream. Now that I've found a little more info on the area, I wish I had gone with them to the Mercantile. Oh well, next time.
It was for sure a nice relaxing day!
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