Hike at Lone Elk

Just got back from a hike at Lone Elk State Park. The temperature was great, only a bit muggy.

There were a couple of stags out on there own, and then one that had a harem.



Baby Elk, Ahhh.


There was this very interesting mushroom growth around a dead tree, and this tree looks like it has a face on it.


Some turtles were out sunning.


The downside to today's hike is that I dropped my camera while taking it out of the trunk of the car. The neck strap got caught on the tailgate latch pin and essentially pulled it out of my hand.

The camera and lens still seem to be working, though the UV filter on the lens shattered, and I still haven't figured out how to get the old filter off because its mushed.

Hiking and Friends

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Went down to Lane Spring Campground in Mark Twain National Forest, near Rolla, MO, to visit with some friends and take a hike. It was a good time. George and Julie were there with there dog Sophie, as were Rachel, and Kim (sans Jonathan) with her daughter Erin.

We all took a little walk down to the spring. Definately a cold spring. We then went back to the camping spot to have a bite to eat and socialize. Very relaxing.

See Julie walking Sophie

Sophie drinking

Martha and I went off and took a hike while others napped or took a trip to WallyWorld for air matresses.
Here are some pics from the hike.

After the hike we went through the booty George and Rachel returned with. Time for more socializing and eating.

Heres a link to George inflating an air mattress
Kim reading to Erin

Kim brought this soup called Taco soup. It was delicious. Nice and spicy and very filling. Mmmm.

On the way home, there was this roadside attraction. Not really sure it was an attraction, but its something you don't see everyday.