I Spy

I Spy
            For long drives to my grandmother’s house or on our way to camp in the Adirondacks, we kids in the back of the station wagon would stave off boredom by playing a guessing game for things we saw out the window.
            “I spy with my little eye, something that starts with the letter ___.”
            It was usually a cow, or a horse, or a barn, not that hidden from view. The challenge was probably more the fact that the car was moving in relation to what we were looking for.
            In the photo for this Insights post, my puzzle for readers is to see if they can spot the Golden Gate Bridge.
            Not only is the bridge somewhat hidden yet still iconic in this view, but the viewpoint itself is not that easy to find. I like to explore as many trails as possible, and years ago I saw the name Fort Miley noted as a scenic spot in my neighborhood. Every time I was in the vicinity I would look around for it, but could not see anything but the parking lot near Lands End. I felt like I was in some sort of magic disappearing spot.
            It turned out that this site is really a patch of land perched on a hill where entry trails or roads are not easily visible. Once I finally found it, I discovered that it was a hidden treasure with its own wonderful views, including the peek-past-the-trees view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
            This week’s Hike Notes from the archives, Fort Miley at Lands End, takes readers to a named site that feels like it’s hidden in plain sight.
            Do you have any hidden treasures near you? Enjoy discovering new places, and keep putting one foot forward!
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This week’s hike from the archives:
Hike Notes 124: Fort Miley at Lands End