"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. "~John Muir
Instead of our regular summer routine of lunch out and then, off to the pool, Jodi and I decided to try to take in the nature that is around us at The Ledges State Park. I had visited a few years ago with Tim and tried to hike some trials. I remember the trails being very steep and rugged, yet I wanted to try it again in the summer.
Neither of us are expert hikers, far from it. The last time I remember doing something in nature with Jodi was a canoe trip that we were pretty much guilted into participating through school. I think that is how much I can take nature. I don't like to camp in a tent. I don't like to cook anything other than a nice s'more over a campfire. So, I think I will just stick to morning hiking trips.
I thought we did pretty well for our first time out this summer. We took a trail with some wood steps and parts of the trail were quite rugged. I can completely understand why people take walking sticks too. There were several times when I could have used one.
4 comments:
Hope you are enjoying your time in Iowa! Does Boone still have the narrow gauge railroad? It's kind of a cool thing to check out.
Okay, look closely at your blog... you have a delightful "error" that I'm thinking might not be... you refered to them as "trials" and oh I bet they would be for me. I love nature, and walking and all that but I grew up in FLAT country... I am not accustomed to anything with an incline! I love it. :)
Just from the pictures, it looks beautiful, Sara. I'm so glad you enjoyed your hike!
Looks like a great park!
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