Pika! Pika-choo!!!

I'm in love with a rodent - shhh, don't tell!

Pikas are also known as Rock Rabbits, Coneys, and Whistling Hares. They love rock slides and from what some other hikers told us they're rare.

It was so cute watching him build his nest!

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Sometimes you have to shout to be heard. Speak up, speak loud! Don't give up, eventually you will be heard, it will be worth it.

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We hiked a mile, nearly straight up, I think it was about 700' up, the side of a mountain to see a waterfall. But after viewing the waterfall, only viewable via the hike, we discovered the Pika, a little fellow who may be on the endangered species list now. Most of them live on rocky mountainsides in crevices. I SO wanted to take him home with me! He was an adorable rock rabbit! Then I realized the photos he let me take of him, well I did bring him home. :)