Castlewood Canyon

Took  my dog hiking yesterday through Castlewood Canyon.  Oretty place. And an easy hike – my puppy had been slowing down lately.   it’s kind of sad.  But anyway, the ranger at the entrance went through the usual; here is your tag, put in it your window, is your dog leashed.  And please stay on the trails.

I half listened. I’ve heard it several times before.  But then he said something that made my ears perk. “You defintately want to keep an eye on your pup.  It’s rattle snake season. Youy don’t want her making any new friends today.”

I looked at him. “rattlesnake season?”  there’s such a thing as rattlesnake season??  Apparently.    And he best part is – i actually got to see one!!

We were driving down to the end of the parking and a car was stopped in front of us.  I puled to a halt and waited.  Then a guy approced my friends window.  “There’s a ratlle snake right there.” he informed us. 

I was excited. I grabbed my friends iphone and jumped out of the car.  he’s a little more level headed and stayed put.  When i got closer i could hear the snakes tail going.  He had crawled under a bush and i just glimpsed his tail disappear as i appraoched.  But you could totally hear him rattling away.

It was cool, but i felt bad.  he was warnign us.  He was probably scared.  So, i didn’t pursue.  i got back in my car and we went hiking.   I want to go back though.  Maybe in the early morning or evening when they may be warming themselves on rocks.  Yeah, i know.  I do push my luck.

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