Look Out Mountain

A couple times a month I drive along the mountain and enjoy the view on Look Out Mountain. I usually stop at a hang gliding place to grab a moment of serenity and relax while looking at the view of the valley, ( Trenton) and Sand Mountain. A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a man about hang gliding. He told me the hang gliders need to wait until late afternoon in order to fly with the wind. I made a mental note to come back later on another day. A few weeks ago my husband was out of town, my children where both busy with their friends, so I jumped in the truck and headed to Look Out Mountain. As I drove down Sand Mountain i noticed the way the showdoes were creating beautiful shapes on the mountain across from me. In the valley I stopped at a local restaurant to grab a salad for supper. As I started up the other side of the mountain I noticed people were flying thru the air above me. Yes!!!! My goal today was to watch the sun go down. I was blessed by the perfect conditions for hang gliding too. Thank you God.

 

As soon as I arrived at the top of the mountain I jumped out of the truck to watch the colorful gliders. There was one other man taking pictures. I sat on a rock, enjoyed the show and my buffalo chicken salad.

The hang gliders were soaring directly above my head. I could hear them talking to eachother about how awesome their experience was. In the distance I could see some birds flying along side a glider. There were also little planes towing people, then releasing them, so they too could glide through the colorful valley.

 

As I was waiting for the sun to go down several people walked around the cliff, took a moment to admire the view, and went on their way. A pit bull & her owners walked around for a bit. There was also a lady and her youngins. I was a little nervous, the kids were so close to the edge. As the sun was getting closer to calling it a night, two younger couple wondered over and took a seat on a bolder.

 

The sun was setting, the hang gliders were gliding, the wind was a blowing. Everything was exactly the way it was suppose to be. I walked around, stood, sat...... I enjoyed the view from sever different angles. I spent some time thanking God for the beauty he created. He has greatly blessed us with his amazing art work. The next time I head over to Look Out, at sunset, I'll be sure to bring a wind breaker, or heavier jacket. I was a little chilly, but the view was worth the discomfort.