Saturday was the day almost everyone traveled by bus to the Sheyenne National Grassland in North Dakota. The eastern portion has low hills with more trees than the western part which is level prairie.
There were hikes of various lengths. I chose the 6.5 mile one because it had a special emphasis. You may or may not remember that I've had some other chances to hike with a couple who have been working on a section hike of the entire North Country Trail (see link at end). They were all but done a month ago, but saved this section so they could complete their trek at the conference.
They are such nice people that everyone was delighted to share this moment with them.
There was even champagne and cookies!
Part of the evening activities was my plug for long-distance hikes on the NCT, which included giving them their patches and certificates for finishing their End-to-End hikes.
After that, they gave a program about their 17-year journey.
They've become two of my closest trail friends. May the hiking never stop!
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That was a special day--for everyone. I'm enjoying your pix.
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