Blog 365 [almost] ~ Tuesday Hike on a Monday afternoon...

 Hiking with the CCE actually happen this week on Monday.....

Everyone decided to go walk around UK Arboretum, I've been there several times and in Lexington enough that I can go anytime. The ladies were wanting to go to a late lunch early dinner then go to some kind of music lyric theater downtown. I didn't want to be out that late so got in 1.3 miles then a bit of shopping and came home. Here's a few pictures from the grounds of the Arboretum.

Blog 365 ~ Tuesday's are for HIKING again!!

 Say Whaaat! Another post 2 days in a row!

Yeah, I know I'm just as surprised as you are🤣

But here I am, and I'm proud to say I managed to go Hike today with my Casey County Explorer group. It's been forever since I've gone. So without saying to much let me share my pictures from today. We started the day with Ranger Steve talking about Camp Nelson...

Lot's of great stuff has occurred since we were here last.

Connie one of our fearless leaders gave us updates for upcoming 2023 hikes.

Toured the Museum and Barricks before heading out for the hike.

This time of year, the forest isn't as 'pretty' but being outdoors is the best feeling ever.

Safety first always with my RoadID attached to my boot!

It's always best to stay with whoever you rode with to hike destinations, [📷credit Linda]

I'm glad I went today and plan on continuing as much as I can. I love the outdoors, I enjoy being with everyone in the group, and more importantly it's a Healthy activity choice.

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Time to rest up a bit, shower before heading to Regional Division Kiwanis meeting...

 

Blog 365 ~ a Hiking I did Go...Finally!

 I Went HIKING! Finally, I was able to get back with my Casey County Explorer's hiking group. It's been Sooo, Many weeks since I've went because of Chamber business, dealing with the hub's bank, and weather But I Finally went... Go Me! 

This morning's temps were a bit chilly when I got dressed, so I added a layer for JIC. I had my coffee, made the bed, swept the floors, ate some toast & cereal grabbed my hiking boots & backpack and off I went to meet the 'local' hiking crew to carpool to the meet-up. 

Gal Pal Margaret talked another hiker into joining us who lives close by. Loaded up and Off we went . I do want to say anytime I can, I ride in the back seat....I don't want to be navigator, and not that I'm anti-social [ Umm Hello! ] but I can listen to whatever is going on with front seat conversation. If I'm asked a question I answer, If I'm asked my opinion I answer. I use the time to get a bit of 'work' done on my phone, and text updates to whoever. By the time we stopped for a bathroom break it was really warm out, so I removed a layer in the car...the other Gal's don't do that BTW. Oops!

Every..Single..Time..we travel to hike or anywhere else for that matter we always end up doing a U-turn because of missing a direction. So after a couple, [yes a couple] of U-turns we finally ended up at our destination. 

John B Stephenson Memorial Forest

near Berea, Ky. We were meeting the rest of the group at the Anglin Falls Trailhead.

We took the 'Orange' Eagle Trail it wasn't to difficult, and had so many beautiful wildflowers along the trail...

  

  

Kim took this photo of me standing near the edge of  the rock...

 I thoroughly enjoyed   using Natures Stairs....

Oh Yes I did in fact Climb Up these Rock/Boulders...

it was the only way to get to the top and see the waterfall...

 it was a challenge for sure but I made it!

  

I love the way Wildflowers can grow out of & from anywhere... 

and I do use my imagination thinking Woodland Fairies live in the tree Trunks...I can see it, can't you??

more gorgeous wildflowers

And What a Fabulous Find coming out of the trail...

Christmas WILL be here in 251 days...🎄 #jusSayin 🎄

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Off to local GOP meeting so signing out.

Hope everyone has a wonderful evening.