Went camping in Burr Oak State Park again, this time to meet up with Bennett and Mikayla from Cincinnati. This way we could be outside and social distance responsibly during these COVID times but still talk- much better than a phone call! Anyway, camping sites were packed and weather uncooperative when we arrived Friday to set up- Wendy and I rigged up a sheltered space with tarps, rope, bungees and clothespins that surprised us by how well it held up and worked. We did get in a nice kayak paddle on the lake before the rain began. The hike itself started late Saturday morning and was ALL forest trails. It was a special treat that it did not rain at all as was forecasted! Was one of the more beautiful section hikes we have done, but also more up and down than we are used to. The geography was much like Hocking Hills; a lot of rocky ledges with overhangs creating cave-like shelters. The trail ran all along the lake although water was mostly invisible. Blazing was a bit confusing at times. It was hot and humid, though, so we treated ourselves to a swim at the end of the day- water was rather warm, although Mikayla may not agree. We were treated to turkey vultures picking the grills clean of the previous nights scraps. Even though seeing Benjo and Mikayla was a treat, we were all ready to go home Sunday morning to get cleaned up.
