I was telling my sister about that trail we hiked last spring and she is thinking of going there with her family next month.
I tried to remember all the little details you showed us about the wildflowers and the best spots to stop for photos.
The elevation gain near the end was pretty challenging but the view from the top was absolutely worth every step.
I am hoping to get back there again this year maybe in the fall when the colors change.
She was asking about how long it took us and I could not quite remember if we started early or waited until midday.
I think we packed too much food but honestly having extra snacks on the trail never hurt anyone.
Let me know if you have any other recommendations for moderate hikes in that area with similar scenery.
The weather forecast looks promising for the next few weeks so I am trying to plan a few outings before the season turns.
I also picked up a new pair of boots that need breaking in so a longer walk would be perfect right about now.
Have you tried any of the other trails in that same park system or do you usually stick to the one we did together.
 
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I finally tried making that pasta dish you recommended and it turned out really well.
The sauce came together much quicker than I expected and the whole thing was on the table in about thirty minutes.
I added a bit extra garlic because you can never go wrong with that and used fresh basil from the pot on my windowsill.
The recipe said to let it rest for five minutes before serving but I was too hungry to wait.
Next time I think I will try it with the roasted vegetables instead of the regular ones to see how the flavor changes.
My roommate came home right as I was plating it and asked for a taste so we ended up sharing it.
I am already looking forward to making it again maybe with some adjustments to make it a bit more colorful.
The leftovers the next day were even better after the flavors had time to meld together in the fridge.
I also picked up a different variety of pasta to try next time something with ridges to hold more sauce.
Have you ever tried adding a splash of white wine to the sauce or do you prefer keeping it simple with just tomatoes and herbs.