by Bob Gestel
Outdoor people, we do need your help. Several of our favorite hiking areas have been affected by the winter weather, and we need your help to get the trails back in top shape for the spring hiking season, which all of us enjoy.Trees have been blown down by high winds. Heavy rains have eroded some sections of the trails. Some areas can be rebuilt, other areas will need to be routed around. It is going to take some elbow grease to make the repairs and do the reroutes. We have done this before and everyone had great fun working together to get the trails back in shape.We had so much fun, we could hardly call it work!!! Now, it is time to have fun together, again!!! To get the trails back in shape, we have set aside four days to work on the trails in one of our favorite parks, Hawn State Park, a short 60 mile drive south of St. Louis.The dates for this trail work are set for: Thursday, March 31 thru Sunday, April 3.
We have fun things for all skill levels, so don't be afraid to join in, for a day or for all four days.We would love to have you all four days, but any amount of time will be appreciated.
What you will need: Sturdy footwear, rain gear, work gloves, lunch items and water, assuming you will only be with us during the day. If you can help us for several days, you will need to bring your camping gear, assuming you will be camping with us.We will provide free camping.We may be able to provide some free meals.We have the option to go out for pizza.We also have the option to go to the Midway Grill for some great burgers!!!!
We really need your help, and your help will be appreciated... Now, where to meet to help with this project!! We will meet each day at the Hawn State Park Office at 8:30 AM. So, whether you help us for one day, or more, we will start each day at the park office. There you will be introduced to the rest of the workers, given necessary information, and then you will be off to have fun working with the leaders as you all give the trails the gift of your time, which will then be enjoyed by many as the hiking season comes to life this year. Thanks and have fun playing with others!!!! For additional information, and questions, etc, use the info listed below.