Hidden Valley

You know how they say that you never explore your own backyard?  Unfortunately, I am guilty.  We have lived next to a wide ravine for almost 9 years and never stepped foot in it until yesterday.  What did we discover?  A narrow trail that winds in and out of clusters of tall trees and wild flowers  At one point, the trail splits and leads up to this beautiful meadow.  Everything is especially lush these days thanks to the generous rains.  Makes me wonder how much beauty we skip over in the daily rush of life.  We usually think that we have to drive a long way to get to the most worthwhile destinations, when in reality, they are often right at our back door.