From a distance Mt. Arayat looks plain and even possibly barren. But as you come closer to it you will realize that it is a heavily forested mountain. And every forested mountain offers many natural wonders waiting to be discovered.
During our day hike of Mt. Arayat on December 4, 2010, armed with our point-and-shoot digital cameras, two of my hiking compatriots took photos of the mountain, the interesting flora and fauna we found in the mountain, and the surrounding landscape viewed from the mountain. Continue reading