There are often places that we hear about that we think we may never enjoy. We hear people say “there's nothing there” there's hardly a new store for miles.
Whatever we hear, it often makes us steer clear of endeavoring furthering into exploring whatever it may have to offer. Boulder City, Nevada is one such place I would never have thought I would enjoy visiting.
My thoughts about it have now changed. My parents live in this small city and I have been staying with them for a short visit. They live in a home that has a clear view of Lake Mead the beautiful body of water that is contained by the Hoover Dam.
Across the street from their backyard is a simple street that separates their home from a small park containing a small playground set for children, a tennis court and a baseball field.
Every morning three sets of sheep come bounding faithfully down the hill to graze upon the park's rich green grass, a piece of land that the Boulder City community keeps meaningfully watered as a conscious effort to bring tourists to the area to view the animals and bring in much needed economic dollars.
Quails, doves and hummingbirds readily visit their backyard, feed on their bird feeder and rest on tree branches. One evening I attempted to take a jog and was pleasantly greeted by wild jack rabbits that hopped and ran past me into the comforting landscape beyond my reach.
As the night fell faster, the stars shone brighter. Living in Los Angeles, California I had almost forgotten what the Big Dipper looked like. Leaning my head back, I could view the stars in the sky lucidly and wondered how I have gone so long without seeing them. The night air was fresh and the ambiance helped invigorate my soul.
Though the temperature is something you must get used to, I have developed an appreciation for the beauty that can be found in this small part of the world. It is simple here. My parents went to the bank and the employees knew their name. I don't know if I could ever live here as I love jogging and the extreme dry heat caused my throat to get sore within minutes, my skin to dry and crack without enough lotion, and my hair to develop static.
But I will never forget my experiences here and the beauty of nature that has thankfully been preserved in this quaint, special town.
