Nature Trail Gets a Thumbs-Up from Grandkids

Because the recent nature trail work was done

during Easter vacation, my grandchildren were

actually the first kids to sample the new trail.  They

saw the men at work and gave a vigorous thumbs-up

to all that they say.

On Thursday afternoon, the first day of work, Bri
and Hunter watched as the men unloaded a load
of hardwood chips.

Bri and Judy are off to the bridge.

And Hunter is in hot pursuit, leaving Grandpa in
the dust.  Well, there's no dust any more!

Both kids loved Big Rock.  Like the school kids,
they'll have to wait for a dry season when the
stream runs dry to get to climb on Big Rock.
(Of course, it's possible to get there, but it
would mean a lot of work for Grandpa.)

With Grandma supervising, it's okay
to cross over into No Man's Land.

It brings me great happiness to share this decades-
long project with my grandchildren.  I hope it will
always be there for them and children like them.

Bri finds it a little difficult to sit in Grandpa's lap
while leaning on Jack, Will, and Tom, our iconic
poplar tree / trio / Tree-o !

Hunter seems pretty impressed with that view of
the top of these towering poplars.

The next day, Claire and Evan had their

chance to visit the trail for the first time.

The men would complete their work by

the time we left.

Most often, Evan is the one smiling for the camera
and saying "Cheese."  But it's different when there's
a Caterpillar tractor to watch and listen to!

Grandma and Claire pose on the same bridge that
Mom Jennifer was photographed on 25 years ago.

Claire thinks the entrance to the trail is pretty
cool, too.

Grandpa and Evan venture into No Man's Land while
 Grandma snaps the picture and Claire protects Grandma.

Claire and Evan notice everything, like this little
tree with a troll hole.  Wonders are everywhere.

Yes, this nature trail is a fine legacy.  It's not just for
me and my grandkids.  It's for YOU, your children, and
even your granchildren.  It's for all of us, so take the
springtime invitation to spend a few minutes in this
beautiful, tranquil spot.  More new life springs forth daily.
You're always welcome.