A Walk in the Woods

April 16th myself, Tom and the dogs went for a short hike along the trails at Mistletoe State Park. Everytime I go on a hike through these woods it's a completely new expierence, especially now that spring has come and everything is in bloom. We entered a magical world of filtered sunlight and honeysuckle the farther we crept along. The dogs on the other hand, found even more frogs and other creepy crawlies out in the swamps and creeks.

If you look back several posts, you can tell the difference between only a few months.
This was just funny and I thought I should share it.

some of the upcoming events at Mistletoe:
Brain Tanning WorkshopSaturday, Apr 29, 2006 8 AM - 3 PM
Learn firsthand how early Native Americans tanned deer hides to make soft, pliable leather. Bring a lunch and wear old clothing. Call to confirm date. $3 parking. 706-541-0321.
Introduction to Fly FishingSaturday, May 6, 2006 10 AM - 12 PM
Anybody can drop a worm from a pole, but there's a real art to fly fishing! You will learn what you need to get started fly fishing: type of equipment, basic flies and casting techniques. Bring a chair and a fly rod (if you have one.) Register by April 30. $3 parking. 706-541-0321.
Talking TurkeySaturday, May 13, 2006 10 AM - 12 PM
Calling all gobblers who can yelp, purr or cackle! Children and adults will learn to make turkey calls from everyday items. $1 plus $3 parking. 706-541-0321.
Campfire ProgramSaturday, May 13, 2006 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Bring your chair and gather around the campfire for an old-fashioned camp program of songs, skits and stories. $3 parking. 706-541-0321.
RaptorsSaturday, May 20, 2006 7 PM - 8 PM
The Science Center at the University of South Carolina-Aiken will bring a Red-Tailed Hawk and Barred Owl for this fascinating program on raptors. $3 parking. 706-541-0321.
Wilderness Survival TrainingSaturday, May 27, 2006
Session one 11 a.m. - Noon; Session two 7:30 -8:30 p.m. Learn basic first aid, including how to deal with ticks and how to avoid hypothermia. Learn about plants and how to use them, and also learn to make a fire without a match. $3 parking. 706-541-0321.