Leslie Ellen Photography: A Day in the Mountains

Sometimes a trip outside of the city is necessary to clear your head and remind you all of the beautiful things that exist. So we packed the car with waters and a few snacks, and drove upstate to Prescott, Arizona. Not only was the drive through the mountains breathtaking, it was a quick drive to what felt like another land.

I knew beforehand that Prescott has a cute welcoming downtown. But I underestimated how much character the homes surrounding the court square had. Every home was decorated with fall or winter decor, and full of leaves changing colors. Oh the fall leaves, how I had missed them. The town was full of statues and ways to honor its history. The individuals and groups that build the town & its influence on the state's history were honored by plaques, and by timelines. So much history in such a small area.

After exploring the town's candle, antique, and the most incredible independent bookstore (Peregrine Book Company), a local recommended we head to Watson Lake to watch the sunset. Thank goodness he did, because wow. We stretched our legs, climbed, and enjoyed the view in the crisp fall evening air. It was the perfect weekend getaway, and a good taste of the mountains this state has to offer.