March was the perfect time to visit the Sears-Kay Ruins in the Tonto National Forest east of Carefree. My family and I hiked the small trail to the hilltop where you could see the remnants of an ancient Hohokam village. When we arrived to the top, I could only imagine what it must have been like in A.D. 1050 to 1200 to live on that small mountain top with the great views surrounding you and the peaceful silence. That same vast silence, made me so aware of the importance it must have been for everyone to work together for survival. Hand stacked stone walls provided protection, keeping predators out and I'm sure keeping the young children safe from the mountains edges. We found small pieces of Indian pottery and was greeted by butterflies enjoying the spring flowers.
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