Ninety people filled up the meeting room at River Valley Nature Center to celebrate the TrailBlazers’ 10th Anniversary with a neat photography program presented by Steven Hunter, author and photographer of the recently published Mount Magazine, Looking for the Light: a Photographer’s Journey. Steven has been hiking certain areas of Mt. Magazine even before there were trails. About 12 years ago he hurt his back, lost what he had to medical expenses, and could no longer do the jobs he used to do. His dream had always been to be a photographer, so he started taking pictures of God’s creation on the mountain. He has a great passion for the area, much patience, and a fine eye for wildflowers and insects. He loves the frost of winter, the fogs, and water drenched flowers and this is evident in the special effects in his photos. Many thanks to Steven for his program. 

Becky welcomed everyone to the start of the 11th season and gave credit to the club members who contribute to our club’s success. Of course, Becky herself should be high on this list! Linda and Katy gave warm, emotional testimonials about our club and they were not bribed – it was purely coincidental that we were collecting dues this evening! The occasion was celebrated with a 10th anniversary cake and socializing with our hiking family.

See y’all at Devil’s Den on Oct. 7th for our 11th season kickoff picnic.