When I first moved to Arizona in 1966 or so, our family went to Oak Creek Canyon and Slide Rock. I took my own children there a few years ago on our annual trek from the Eastern U.S. Since it was April, it was a bit chilly there. My son, always the risk-taker, decided that he wanted to go in the water, even though it was probably about 50 degrees with the snow runoff!

These photos chronicle his decision and ultimate jump into the frigid waters.

The area is quite beautiful, too.

The decision is made to go for it. No turning back!