Glenwood Preserve - Walk with Finn~

 Sunday, much warmer than yesterday, brilliant sunshine & blue sky!  I should have taken my bike out, but instead, decided to take Finn & walk at the Glenwood Archaeology State Preserve.  I hadn't been there since February 5th of 2022 when I'd walked with Nika. 

Beginning of the trail~

It was a totally beautiful afternoon!  Impossible to think we're still in the middle of February!  It's a short drive from home, so I have no excuse not to visit this area more often.  The only drawback is the out & back trail.  It's a shame there wasn't a way to make a loop.

Water in the creek~

We crossed the first bridge & started up the hill on the paved walkway.  It's a easy climb to the top & I love the woods in the late afternoon sunshine. 

Trees & sun~

Finnigan really enjoyed walking a new trail.  He notices every little thing.  I have to remind him we're not out to sniff every square inch of the trail!  

Finnigan~

When we came down the far side, on the paving, I took the mowed path up the big hill.  I love going up that way, just to admire the views from the top.

Mowed trail~

We're enjoying another of those mid-February's where the temperatures soar into the upper 60's & 70.  Things are drying out due to the winds & the fire danger level has gone up.  

Where the covered picnic spots used to be~

There used to be several covered picnic areas in this loop.  A couple had been damaged by trees falling on them & leaking roofs contributed to the decline.  Last time I'd been here they were being torn down.  Now, most of the mess is gone, with just the concrete slabs remaining.

The way back~

The trail going out & back from the parking area is a mile each way.  When we dropped down the hill we'd already hiked about a mile.  Of course, I wanted to walk the entire thing, so we continued south, rather than turning back toward the Explorer.

Last car in the lot~

We were the last ones there...  We stopped for a short rest on one of the well-placed benches.  It was very quiet - the only sound was a woodpecker hammering on a tree. By the time we were back, we'd covered over three miles.  Finnigan's longest walk to date.    

Our 3.3-mile route~

We've signed up for an obedience class in mid-March. Finn is so good most of the time, but when he sees another dog on a leash, he reacts with barking etc.  A few lessons will do us both good!