Kathy Smith
The weather wasn’t very cooperative on the day that the singles picked to go hiking at Hassayampa River Preserve. It was chilly with little rain, but seven members stuck it out to enjoy the 770–acre riparian nature preserve near Wickenburg. The Hassayampa River originates as a small spring on the north side of Mount Davis. When the river reaches Potato Patch, many strong springs push its water above ground and creates a year–round stream. The Hassayampa River Preserve is visited by many people to enjoy great bird sightings. The preserve is under the management of the Nature Conservatory. After the hike, the group ate lunch at Dillion’s Western Trails Ranch, which is just 13 miles northwest from the 303 on route 60.