Last Labor Day we went to Flagstaff and climbed Mt Humphreys, the tallest Mountain in Arizona (12,637 feet). While on top we noticed a little meadow on the other side of the mountain... 
Fast forward one year later and we are in that little valley behind Humphreys Peak. The weather called for rain in Flagstaff, but we thought we would chance it anyways (given the cooler temperatures). We spent two beautiful nights in the Locket Meadow campground, where we had a large campsite dotted with pines and aspen.
While I caught up on my sleep, Josh forged new trails through the mountains. On our second day we both hiked up to the inner basin just below Humphreys. The hike was a gradual 2.5 mile uphill climb, we found ourselves out of breath most of the way up. I'm SURE it was all because of the thin mountain air. Once in the upper meadow, we set up the hammock, caught our breath, and took in the view. We never saw Humphreys, because it was always shrouded in clouds. We barely made it back to camp when it started to rain. We were pinned down in the tent for a few hours while some late afternoon mountain showers pounded the mountain. After the storm cleared, Josh proved to be quite the lumber jack. He went to town on some downed aspen and provided us with plenty of firewood. I was grateful for it too because that night it got chilly. On our way home, we went to the Lowell Observatory, just above the city of Flagstaff. This observatory discovered the planet/planetoid/asteroid/celestial body/?? known as Pluto in 1930. We took a tour of the grounds and saw some HUGE telescopes. Pictures of the moon taken from these telescopes where used as maps for the Apollo lunar missions. We really love Flag; its laid back, surrounded by mountains and pines, and has gentle hippie folk. If we make the trip back next Labor Day we will have to consider it an official Bastian tradition.
Fast forward one year later and we are in that little valley behind Humphreys Peak. The weather called for rain in Flagstaff, but we thought we would chance it anyways (given the cooler temperatures). We spent two beautiful nights in the Locket Meadow campground, where we had a large campsite dotted with pines and aspen.While I caught up on my sleep, Josh forged new trails through the mountains. On our second day we both hiked up to the inner basin just below Humphreys. The hike was a gradual 2.5 mile uphill climb, we found ourselves out of breath most of the way up. I'm SURE it was all because of the thin mountain air. Once in the upper meadow, we set up the hammock, caught our breath, and took in the view. We never saw Humphreys, because it was always shrouded in clouds. We barely made it back to camp when it started to rain. We were pinned down in the tent for a few hours while some late afternoon mountain showers pounded the mountain. After the storm cleared, Josh proved to be quite the lumber jack. He went to town on some downed aspen and provided us with plenty of firewood. I was grateful for it too because that night it got chilly. On our way home, we went to the Lowell Observatory, just above the city of Flagstaff. This observatory discovered the planet/planetoid/asteroid/celestial body/?? known as Pluto in 1930. We took a tour of the grounds and saw some HUGE telescopes. Pictures of the moon taken from these telescopes where used as maps for the Apollo lunar missions. We really love Flag; its laid back, surrounded by mountains and pines, and has gentle hippie folk. If we make the trip back next Labor Day we will have to consider it an official Bastian tradition.
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Those pictures are so beautiful. It looks so peaceful. You really should make it a Bastian tradition.
Awesome pictures!! What kind of camera do you guys own?? You should come visit sometime!
Our Camera is a point and shoot Cannon SD. We have been impressed with it so far. We would love to come and visit you guys! We would love to shown you around Phoenix too. It's a great place (in the winter).
Wow thats awesome, we love hiking!!!
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