Archive for the ‘Lesley’ Category
Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area
Over 5 miles of well developed trails and beautiful vistas make for a good opportunity to get outside for a small hike. Many of the trails were loops and offered new ground to see throughout the hike. A good portion of the mileage is alongside a perfectly crystal clear stream that slips and falls over the rocky outcroppings in this glade area.
A Day on The Niangua River
The float was short, between 4 and 5 hours, but the water was clear and still swift enough for some fun. There are lots of bald eagles on the water in this section.
Busiek…So close you might miss it!
I guess when the leaves are off it can seem like there isn’t much to see, but I found lots of smaller views to take in that were beautiful in their own way. It was a simple hike, short enough that I only needed to bring along my Camelbak water bottle and still warm enough that my Helly Hanson Rapide soft-shell jacket was plenty of protection from the wind and cold.
Bois d’arc Conservation Area
As far as testing out the shoes, I was very pleased with my Merrell Chameleon Stretch. Besides being just really cool looking they kept my feet happy on some pretty uneven and hard to navigate terrain.
Hidden Hidie Hole
I pushed the goosebumps back into the flesh on my arms with a quick assertive wipe. The entrance was small enough that I had to crab walk into the hole. Luckily, the ceiling opened up quickly into a height that I could stand. On either side the cave descended sharply into two steep passages black as night.