Taking advantage of a window between storms, three groups of hikers proceeded on an afternoon outing which took in a mix of rural subdivisions and wooded areas. We call this our Raven Woods hike, as it included the wooded area edging the Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Bill J. reports: The weather cooperated and we had a most pleasant hike going from Costco to Raven Woods and beyond. The trails were in very good condition for this time of year. The highlight of the trip was when Bob Hall showed us a magnificent shortcut from Willis Way back to Raven Woods. I can see this route being really valuable on future hikes in the area.
Patti S., from Bill B.'s group reported an interesting encounter: We had a great hike today. One of the highlights on our return walk was meeting a fellow taking his ducks for their daily walk. They were very well behaved as he very nicely guided them out of the water in the ditch so we could see them. The ducks are the neighbourhood organic "cleanup committee" eliminating such unwanted pests such as bugs and slugs.
Dawn and Gil's group had an uneventful hike, enjoyed by all.
Photos below were submitted by Patti Spearman, Barbara Robson, Katie Hubberstey, Dawn Moore and Bill Jorgensen. do click on photo link to enjoy more of Bill's photos.
Bill Boham has provided a link to the plotaroute for his group. Thanks everyone.
Bill J. reports: The weather cooperated and we had a most pleasant hike going from Costco to Raven Woods and beyond. The trails were in very good condition for this time of year. The highlight of the trip was when Bob Hall showed us a magnificent shortcut from Willis Way back to Raven Woods. I can see this route being really valuable on future hikes in the area.
Patti S., from Bill B.'s group reported an interesting encounter: We had a great hike today. One of the highlights on our return walk was meeting a fellow taking his ducks for their daily walk. They were very well behaved as he very nicely guided them out of the water in the ditch so we could see them. The ducks are the neighbourhood organic "cleanup committee" eliminating such unwanted pests such as bugs and slugs.
Dawn and Gil's group had an uneventful hike, enjoyed by all.
Photos below were submitted by Patti Spearman, Barbara Robson, Katie Hubberstey, Dawn Moore and Bill Jorgensen. do click on photo link to enjoy more of Bill's photos.
Bill Boham has provided a link to the plotaroute for his group. Thanks everyone.