Kershaw Ryan state park

Our stop at one of the many state parks in this area (each with its own entrance fee...that season pass woulda been a steal) gave all three of us some very relaxed shade time.

Kershaw Ryan S.P. Is named for some original landowners and ranchers who eventually gave the land to the state. The first owners planted fruit orchards and grape vines. The vines have taken over some of the canyon walls and there are still many fruit trees. Fantastically enough though, the little shaded end of the canyon is incredibly groomed with lawns, roses, group picnic areas, an arbor that is obviously used for small weddings, and a kids wading pool. I kid you not. You round a corner in a sweltering rock canyon and then hit this little oasis.

We were the only ones there for over two hours and the girls and I made good use of the grass for some shoes off-belly rubbing-shade loving naps. None of us waded in the pool. It's verboten for dogs and I figured it would be unfair to wade in front of them.
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