Papago Park and the Hole in the Rock

The zoo was packed this week because of fall break.  So after a quick zoo trip, we decided to head over to Papago Park to get away from the crowds.

The boys loved playing in the dirt and stream and were covered in dust by the end (which is just how boys should be).

The boys put on a little show and ran races on the concrete "stage".

Hunter and Cameron really wanted to hike hole in the rock.  They loved hiking and climbing and it was a perfect small hike for two cute small boys.

 Ready to get going.

 The boys loved stopping along the way to explore the caves.

 So fun.

 Hunter wanted to do a little free climbing.

 Stopping to catch our breath and get a drink of water.

 When we got into the hole in the rock, the boys decided they wanted to go to the cave in the top corner and began climbing up.  They were both great climbers and weren't scared at all.  When I was little I remember being so scared of the height.

 Up at the top cave.  Two very brave boys.

The happy hikers.  I love hiking and am so glad that my boys like to hike too.  I decided that we are going to have to research some more easy hikes in the area for us to do together as a family.