On Sunday, Pam led us around the neighborhood of Lower Rd in Naples.  We had the opportunity to use our snowshoes without needing to break a new trail, and we saw the views on top toward the north.  Thanks to Char,Pati, and Pam  I can share some pictures.

The Naturalists, Tourists, and Climbers started out headed east on Lower Rd. Once the Naturalists warmed up, they hiked back to Parish Hill Rd and climbed the steepest part of that hill. Looking behind, they saw a good view of Clarks Gully where we hiked last summer when it was warmer. Thanks Barb for leading.

Meanwhile the tourists and climbers continued to snow shoe across the seasonal portion of Lower Rd, catching glimpses of the varied hunting cabins along the road while following a mysterious sled print.

At Shay Rd, we took off our snow shoes and turned right to “go around the block”.  Walking on the road made conversations a bit easier, allowing for an in-depth discussion of the spectrum, color perception and primary colors.  With the beautiful blue sky, we were able to see many landmarks in the valleys north of Naples. We identified at least two places to hold our next outdoor social next fall.

Thanks go out to Barb Baker and her dog, Mandy for hosting our social.  A fantastic meal was devoured by all, connections were made, and everyone enjoyed catching up.  What a beautiful day to enjoy the back roa ds of Hi-Tor in Naples.