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Crossing Over!

 

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Okay, I must admit that it was difficult to leave the comfort of the inn but there were trials to explore.  Our adventure begins once we cross over the famous suspension bridge. 

Throughout the years, I have trudged through the parks’ many trails, but Trail #3 has always been our favorite. Trail # 3 is rough and tough, no wimps allowed. There are vertical ladders that must be conquered to triumphantly complete this trail.  There is no doubt that Trail #3 is challenging because there is even a T-shirt that you can purchase to declare that you are a “Trail # 3 Survivor”!   I have always enjoyed the adrenaline of taking this trail but I also enjoy some of the other trails as well. 

Turkey Run State Park Trail # 3

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Those other trails also include wearing shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. We always pack yuck shoes so we can walk through the streams and wade in the cool pools. It is always fun to watch the newbie hikers as they attempt to step around the mud and water to try to keep dry. They soon learn that they should have left their new pair of shoes at home.  

I have some advice for new hikers:

• Take a map (even when hiking in the most familiar hiking trails – a map is invaluable)
• Wear appropriate hiking shoes
• Carry drinking water
• Stay on marked trails  

Visit this site for great information about the Trails at Turkey Run State Park:

http://www.turkeyrunstatepark.com/hiking_trails/trail3/index.htm



                                              

Starting the Day Off Right

Day 2  

Turkey Run State Park

“Wake up!”

I hear those two words with a sharp poke through the covers.  You got to be kidding me! It is Saturday morning and I intended to sleep in on this first full day.   I recognize the voice as she persists, “Are you awake now?”.   I roll over in the direction of the alarm clock, which I should add, had not be set to go off this particular morning.  As I squinted to see, I could make out the luminous clock’s hands which were aiming at 6:35 am.  “For the love of goodness, why are you waking me up at this hour?”, I asked.  The tone in the reply was eager and forgiving, “We are ready for our morning hike. Come on, get up!”

                                  Morning Hike                                      
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After bellowing a big moan, I got up and changed quickly for our 1.5 mile hike. Before leaving the room I opened up the curtains, I was surprised to see that the sun was just peaking through to greet the day. I then remembered that 6:35 am Eastern time, was really 5:35 am Central!

 

It is tradition; we always take a hike before breakfast. This activity just gets us in the mood for a big breakfast.  As we headed down the inn’s back stairs, (our room is located on the third floor) I could smell the aroma of coffee wafting through the lobby from behind the yet, closed dining room doors.

 

Breakfast begins at 7 am and ends at 10:30 am. We will certainly make it back to have that great breakfast buffet. Did I mention that they have hot drop biscuits with warm apple butter? Just thinking of it makes me hungry!

                                                 Hot Drop Biscuits and Warm Apple Butter

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Labor Day Weekend - Day 1



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Day 1   

September 1, 2012

We got up at the crack of dawn just to get our things into the SUV.  I must say up front that the number of bags that went into the vehicle for this trip was embarrassing. Although, I can attest that with the contents in stow, we were prepared for any type of weather or situation that could arise.

 As we headed down the road in the early morn, the sun was nowhere to be found. Rather, the clouds looked ominous and began to darken steadily with every mile.  Within an hour of our departure, the clouds released their gifts in forms of a torrential downpour.  This of course, did not deter us from continuing on our journey.  We did arrive a little soggy but our spirits were high for our quest.

After a quick sign in process, we were assigned a very comfortable room in the inn.  The room had all the necessities to make our next few days comfy including a small refrigerator.  The refrigerator, even though it was small, is always a big plus during any stay because I always take snacks and extra soda.

After acquiring a baggage cart, we emptied the contents of the vehicle onto this wonderful pushcart. Push we did; up the ramp, through the lobby, and onto the elevator. All the while, the inn’s other guests that we encountered during this task seemed in awe of our array of bags and paraphernalia. Well, I must admit that I enjoyed a ride on the pushcart as we were taking it back down to the lobby!


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