Finally, another blog entry!!! (this one's for you, Jay)
Tonight we did a hike behind the State Capitol Building starting at Ensign Peak Park. Click here for hike description and here for photos.
I was so glad to have 7 enthusiastic hikers and a large dog along for my first Thursday night hike! All but 3 of us made it to the fourth "peak" which is northeast of Ensign Peak. The views were outstanding and crystal clear - we could see Mt. Nebo 80 miles to the south!
The arrowleaf balsamroot (yellow) flowers were out in full force near the bottom, but just starting to bloom higher up. Also saw bright red paintbrush and phlox.
But I wouldn't call the weather springy yet - the steady wind and 40 degree temp on the 4th peak felt more like the tundra. Maybe next week.
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