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Friday, March 11, 2022

Hints of Springtime - Day 101

  The temperature for hiking was nearly perfect today, in the high 40s. There are sure signs that spring is approaching. Tiny calves were not as wary as their mothers. cow and calves

In the wildflower column, we saw Coltsfoot poking up in several places on the roadsides. Not a high-quality plant, but the yellow is cheerful. We also saw snowdrops blooming in a lawn. coltsfoot

The few miles off road around Leesville Lake were pretty with lots of topography but well-designed trail, so you could enjoy the hills and valleys without going up and down each one. trail by a ravine

As we passed through Bowerston, I learned that the Genessee and Wyoming RR also owns Ohio Central. If you are long time readers, you know why I care- see New Owner, New Paint Scheme. Ohio Central railroad engine

This picture says all that needs to be covered for the afternoon. Down and up- 4 times, but we didn't have too much trouble. dirt road on a hill

And on the last road walk, someone has stenciled on this rock, "This road is part of the Buckeye Trail." It also says something on the right, but we couldn't read that. Buckeye Trail

Best event with no picture: A school bus passed us going up one of the hills. A young teen boy opened the window and was yelling "HI" and waving to us as the bus went by. Made me smile all the rest of the way up the hill.

Tomorrow won't be anything like spring, but we are walking anyway.

Miles today: 16.5: Total miles so far: 1301. Over 1300! (not by much, but it counts)

See Between the Lakes

4 comments:

Ann said...

Love all the signs of spring. Not looking too spring like here. It started snowing last night.

Wampum PA NCTA said...

Joan, When do you anticipate arriving in the Lisbon area? Dave Brewer

Sharkbytes said...

Ann- here too!

Dave- Lisbon Ohio? About 4 days

J.Q. Rose said...

The photo of the down and up trail should be framed and hung on your wall.(as most of your scenic photos) Thank you for sharing your experiences with us through story and photos!!