We had our first day of rain in almost 9 weeks. It was also the first day of rain that it affected our activities, all the other times it rained only while we were driving from place to place.
Today we were at the Petrified Forest in AZ. When we arrived, it was sunny and hot, 92 degrees. But there were storm clouds in the distance. We went to a Ranger talk and hiked a few trails. Then the skies opened up! The most amazing thing was watching the once dry washes and river beds fill with water instantaneously! Then temps plunged to 62 degrees.
The kids kept looking for a forest! But in the middle of the Painted Desert, there was only petrified logs tossed about. The colors and crystals in the "rock" were beautiful. And the rain made the surfaces glisten. This was a short stop along Route 66, but well worth the visit to another great National Park.
I'm enjoying all your posts. Really reminds me that our country is beautiful, huge and special.
ReplyDeleteWe've had great summer weather here, until about 2 weeks ago when we hit a thunderstorm cycle. We might be through that now, until Irene rains on us later this week!