Welcome back, friends! I only hope
that you’re as encouraged by my first real post as I am! Well, here goes
nothin’!
One
of the many things that Bobby and I did this summer was visit Coronado Heights
with our dear friends, Ashley and Taylor. Coronado Heights is located just
outside of Lindsborg, KS (about a 20 minute drive from Salina); it’s a large
hill that rises about 300 feet about the Smoky Valley. The Spanish explorer
Francisco Vasquez Coronado came to the Smoky Valley area in 1541 and used the
hill as a look out and rest area. There is a castle on the hill that was built
in 1932 as park of the Works Progress Administration. The WPA also built the
picnic tables and observation areas that are there now.
One
of the coolest things about visiting Coronado Heights was the view. It was
incredible!
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As a native Kansan, I have a very strong love for the
state and the scenery; Coronado Heights provided an amazing look at the
surrounding farmland, grassland, and even Salina in the distance. We were very
fortunate to have wonderful weather when we went; it was sunny, warm, and the
breeze kept away the serious heat. If you’ve ever visited Kansas in the summer,
you know what I mean! There are several different walking trails around the
park and it was so fun to travel through along the paths to see the different
views.
I
really enjoyed Coronado Heights and I would love to go again. It was great to
get out and see a bit of what our community had to offer. I can’t wait to find something
else to share with you!
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