Looking for eagles

When for a short hike below Tuttle Creek dam and only saw about a thousand geese, a pelican, and 2 bluebirds. (Crows & gulls are a given). Didn't know that dogs are allowed so next time we'll bring Lucy. A beautiful day to be out, then came home to bake chocolate crinkle cookies with dough from the TR fundraiser.

Spring Hiking on the Konza

There was a lot of burning today so the air was very smoky, but we had fun comparing the burned and unburned areas. It's been a great season for the flowering trees - especially the Redbuds. We walked the short - 2.5 mile - loop and Isaac only had to be carried for about 1/4 mile. I was glad we did the "normal" route. That is, climbing the big hill at the beginning so the rest of the trail was flat or downhill.















Taking a break at the top of the big hill.

















Isaac is a great hiker who knows when to rest.

















Joe was a gentle leader who kept us going.

Walk on the Konza

Yesterday we took the boys out for their first walk on the Konza. A beautiful 65 degree afternoon with just enough time for a short trek. On the drive out there, a flock (?) of turkeys flew over our van and was quite a site. Then at the start of the trail I was able to identify a turkey footprint and the boys soon had fun hunting for more. Later, we heard an owl "hoo-hoot" in the woods. About a half a mile in and Joe decided he'd had enough. Fortunately, before turning around, we stopped long enough to hear and see a woodpecker.


This is the first of many seasonal trips we plan to make because with 4 seasons and walking the trail in both directions, we have at least 8 chances to see something new. We only walked a half mile of the two mile loop so the possibilities are really many more.