A Challenge and Adventure

“GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN” (Joshua 14:12).

    Walker Butte is about 3 miles from where we live in Florence, Arizona.  It is almost 2,000 feet above sea level. It is a landmark you can see from 25 miles away.

   I’ve walked to the foot of Walker Butte several times. My wife asked me what I find so fascinating about Walker Butte.  My answer: When I see Walker Butte I see a CHALLENGE and an ADVENTURE.

    I’ll be 72 years old soon. I’m NOT an experienced mountain climber.  But, later this fall I plan to hike up Superstition Mountain in Apache Junction (elevation: 5,000+ ft.) with two of my grandsons.  In the meantime I will practice climbing up Walker Butte (relatively easy).  I’ll post some pictures later. 

    I’m a little concerned about rattlesnakes. They tell me that as the weather cools off in Arizona, snakes go into hiding. (We’ll see!)