This weekend I had the chance to take a snowshoe/birding hike with the nature center and a representative from the Audobon Society. Since we bought snowshoes last season and didn't use them much, I was looking forward to the opportunity to take them out this season.
We set out with our warm clothes, goggles to keep the sun out (though there wasn't much sun), and our binoculars to watch for birds (we didn't see many).
In addition to snowshoeing and bird watching, we learned some winter facts about the canyon we were trekking in. Here's our guide talking to us about the snow layers and the evaporation snow crystals.
It was so peaceful and relaxing in the canyon and the air was much cleaner than ours has been in the valley.
The snow was untouched and we blazed the trail on our hike. It was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.
Scott missed out on the fun this time, but we're signed up for another one together in February. We have to get our money out of our snowshoes!
We set out with our warm clothes, goggles to keep the sun out (though there wasn't much sun), and our binoculars to watch for birds (we didn't see many).
In addition to snowshoeing and bird watching, we learned some winter facts about the canyon we were trekking in. Here's our guide talking to us about the snow layers and the evaporation snow crystals.
It was so peaceful and relaxing in the canyon and the air was much cleaner than ours has been in the valley.
The snow was untouched and we blazed the trail on our hike. It was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.
Scott missed out on the fun this time, but we're signed up for another one together in February. We have to get our money out of our snowshoes!
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