For me being outside is one of the greatest gifts. I don't need to shop, eat, and drink to be content. I don't need to spend a lot of money. Nature in an of itself is wonderful.
I've watched the sunset from my backyard over these mountains time after time. Today I took my son with me so we could walk and talk. I needed to get away. He needed to hear me without interruption.
From the backyard the mountains look as if they are miles and miles away. In all actuality it's a short simple 10 mile drive. The cost to spend the day roaming around in nature, a simple $6 plus the cost of two Gatorade's.
We decided to walk the waterfall trail. A nice leisurely walk. Not to much of an incline. Simple for me. We saw plenty of 'pine trees' dotting the landscape. I was able to take in the magnitude of the mountain as we walked. Everything is so much bigger once you get to it.
Although there wasn't water coming from the fall when we reached the end of the trail, it was still well worth the 2.5 mile walk (That being round trip) There was a pool of water at the base of the fall. This being Arizona an all, I wonder if the fall ever does have water? Perhaps one day I will find out.
I do plan on returning to the park in the future. I so enjoy walking and taking in God's beauty. I would recommend this place to any an all who simply just want to get away from the stresses of life.