We drove west to see an area where Monarch butteries migrate each years. They spend 3-4 months in this regions and their are hundreds of acres of butterflies. As this area is protected we were not able to get as close as we would have liked. We rode horses for about 30 minutes up a mountain to get to the vista point. I was a little nervous going up the steep path, especially because I had baby Timothy on my lap, and Julianna, Alexandra, & Matilda were all on their own horses. The kids actually enjoyed the horse ride more than the view of the butterflies. In the photos, you can see the orange on the trees, and these are butterflies. It was a cool morning so they were huddling together to stay warm. There were still several along the path and fluttering around the trees. This was pretty amazing to see so many butterflies in one spot.
I sure hope these horses don't get SPOOKED!
The girls loved holding Butterflies
4 comments:
Several years ago when Mike and I were in Monterey, CA we went to an area that had monarch butterflies like that. It was absolutely amazing. I've always wanted to take the kids. Sounds like you had a great outing!
Suz--you have the best family outings. I can't believe you little girls rode the horses on their own. :)
SUZ! That's awesome! We had a monarch butterfly grove by us in Grover Beach. There weren't as many, but the trees were just covered. COOL PICS!
that is the coolest thing ever!! What great experiences your kids are having!!
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