First Hike

The sun beckoned us outdoors today, so we decided to explore a local park the way we did before kids:  on foot.  That meant the first true hike for the girls.  

About ten, we headed to Sunol Regional Park for a walk to Little Yosemite.  Large granite boulders framed by cascading water make this part of the wilderness area lovely during the Spring. Round trip it's about a three-mile hike from the parking lot.  Challenging for a four and almost six year old, but not undoable.   

We packed up some waters, trail mix and sunscreen and headed out.  And I have to be honest, the kids surprised us.  Both trooped along trails, climbed over rocks and slid down a couple of hills like old hiking pros.  The trip wasn't without whining, there was some, but only once we were almost back to the car.   

All in all, it was a great day, and we're hoping to do more hikes as the weather warms up.

P.S.  We have some great pictures, but I'm having issues posting.  I'll post the pictures when I figure it out.