Saturday afternoon, we took a drive headed West - destination, the beautiful Pine Valley. We did the first 30 miles or so on normal roads but when we got to New Castle, we took a dirt road for another 25 miles and I'm so pleased that we did this instead of continuing on the pavement because it was all so beautiful. The dirt road took us clear up in to the mountains and through the range, past New Castle Reservoir to the picture-perfect little town of Pinto (one of those 'blink and you miss it' kinda places). The road continues winding through mountains and valleys, ending up in Grass Valley (very aptly named) and then Pine Valley - a place that I've been wanting to go to for several months now. We spent the afternoon at the Pine Valley Reservoir, had a picnic and went on a short hike which Owen just loved since there was lots for him to climb on and explore. Alfredo did some fishing but had no luck - the fish seemed to be jumping in all the places that he was not! For dinner, we had reservations at the very popular Brandin' Iron Steakhouse - I had heard so much about this place and was excited to eat there, and wow, we sure weren't disappointed - this place is amazing and the food is delicious, with really huge portions.... oh, and their beans..... mmmmmmm.... if you're ever in Pine Valley.. you have to go to the Brandin' Iron... the atmosphere, the food.. just everything made for a really nice Saturday dinner, and the perfect end to a lovely day.
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