48.04 Arizona: SARA Park: Two donkeys captured on camera following some sheep to bag 3 peaks in Lake Havasu, one fine winter's day.
"You want to talk royalty? Okay, let's bleat. Then I'll introduce you to my uncle after your climb. He's the king. First, let's take a look at the 3 peaks." Lizard Peak, the second peak, the first is to its right. SARA park in Lake Havasu City is a gem. It covers a large area, including meeting the lake on one of its borders. It contains many trails, mountains, washes and opportunities to lose oneself in its vastness, yet be close to a town. Although the car park is usually near full, because it's small, once a person leaves it, the land is wide open. We see few people although from height, the sight of walkers in the washes is attractive. We have met some locals and they have proved to be helpful and a source of enlightened hiking information. We have particularly enjoyed the back country outings in which we often wander off trails and paths to climb the mountains. This trip has, as Jenni reminded me this morning, been less about hiking and more ...