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.