Friday, February 10, 2023

Pathway to Canada

 We explored a new area today. The Whitewater Preserve. This 7000 acre preserve is different from the desert landscapes we've explored. It is green and lush this time of year - hillsides filled with pincushion-shaped brittlebushes about to burst into bloom with bright yellow daisy-like blooms. We'll come back next week to see if it has started. 

It was much cooler than Palm Desert and perfect for an afternoon hike. We tried out the PCT: Pacific Coastal Trail which joins trails all the way to Canada. We stopped and chatted with many hikers along the way, comparing sights and observations. Everyone agreeing that we were in the midst of a beautiful special place.


Whitewater Preserve

Pacific Coastal Trail

Canada - 2444.9 miles away

  

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