On a dazzling sun-shiny, blue-sky day, Jean Yost, Leader, and Kathy Countryman, Co-leader,  led a group of 34 Tramps on a 4 mile hike around the inside perimeter of  the lake.  There were two individuals making their first hike with the Club.

It was an unusually warm 78 degrees for March 18th encouraging a few to zip off the bottom half of their hiking pants.   Early arrivers were interested in seeing a Baltimore Oriole’s nest that Bess Bessey had found and brought to share with the group.

As we walked among the barren trees through the woods and heard some happy songbirds, one could almost see the ice melting away on the lake as the ducks hung onto the remaining edge.   After returning to the beach at the end of the hike,  the group relaxed at picnic tables enjoying conversation and cookies!

By:  Jean Yost