Here’s the scoop from field reporter Linda, one of 10 Energizer Bunnies on a 10.4 mile hike: 

The morning started out frosty for ten TrailBlazers with Wilson leading us on the Ozark Highlands trail. But it didn’t take long into the hike and we were shedding jackets. The beautiful fall colors were just lovely all along the trail and the big rock boulders in all the ravines were a sight to see. This is one of the best times to be hiking with the trails sprinkled with yellow and red leaves. It was also sprinkled with a ten dollar bill that Danny happened to spot and retrieve. 

The walking sticks (insects, not trekking poles!) were out in force today also. Bob was just letting one walk all over him but when two landed on Xue Yan, she was dancing and hollering about them being on her. As it worked out wading shoes were not necessary but unfortunate for Lake Fort Smith because it is very low on the Frog Bayou end. It was a wonderful fall day to be out hiking Arkansas. Many thanks to Dewayne for shuttling us back to Lake Fort Smith. 

Did y’all notice that the men outnumber the women two to one? The women usually outnumber the men by three or four to one! 

Some other TrailBlazers hiked at Robbers Cave today.