Hunting for Treasure
About a year ago I was driving in Marin hoping to see big puffy clouds of pinkish purple heather. I confirmed from an old hike date that I’d seen it blooming in full glory in late February. I don’t know the standard blooming period for heather, but going again in late February seemed like a smart bet to see tiny purple blossoms collectively create giant puffs of purple cotton candy. As we walked the road toward our trailhead, I looked past some eucalyptus trees and beyond the crest of a distant ridge. A bright patch of purple flowed between the hills. That was the treasure right there. Distant brushstrokes of purple proved that the heather was in bloom. As we got closer to our trailhead, the giant swaths of purple I remembered came into view. My quest to re-experience those beautiful clouds of purple blossoms was fulfilled. The hike was good, too, but wouldn’t have felt the same if we hadn’t seen the heather. May we all chase our dreams, even something as simple as finding a magical patch of flowers. Keep dreaming, and keep moving! This week’s HikingAutism Hike Notes from the archives is Heather Cutoff Trail, a trail near Muir Beach Overlook that features a series of switchback turns leading from a coastal ridge down to a meadow and creek area. This week’s Hike Notes from the Archives: (Original Hike Notes 177): Heather Cutoff Trail Click Insights/Hike Update News for inspiring reflections. Browse hikes on the main Hikes page or on the Hike Search by Area page. Check out selected articles and interviews under Media. Click World Walks to see or share favorite family-friendly walks! Stay in touch with Lisa Louis and HikingAutism via Contact. See products with inspiring designs that support the efforts of HikingAutism under Support/Shop. The Links page lists a loose collection of helpful information links. Check the Home page for the broader background story. If you’re not able to take one of these Northern California hikes, hopefully you can enjoy the photo galleries at the bottom of each hike page! Feel free to share and follow on Facebook at HikingAutism, follow on Twitter at @HikingAutism and Instagram at lisalouis777
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3/3/2024 05:24:34 pm
Walking right up to such a large patch of heather really is magical. A purple cloud!
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