This week, Bill and Becky picked up Deb and I at our house, and then drove us all over to the trailhead at the far end of the Arcadia Management Area for our Thursday night adventure. We were not able to hike this past weekend because we were celebrating Christina's 19th birthday in New York City.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTINA!!!
We entered Arcadia closest to the bridge traversing over the Stepping Stone Falls, on the Ben-Utter Trail. It wasn't long before we were awe-struck by an extremely large moth we found stretching out on a tree, which I took a few pictures of. Deb and I had seen a similar moth at her brother John's house, and since then, Deb did a bit of research about them. Maybe she could give us a little incite about them in a reply.
We shortly thereafter stopped to take in the scenery (and more pictures) in and around the remnants of an old griss mill.
At our loop-d-loop point, we then took some more group shots. This first shot was taken on the trail itself, while the next one was taken off to the right a bit, closer to the stream that the trail was following.
After invigorating our senses, and in need of a refreshing drink or two, we decided to have dinner at the South County Tavern. Dinner was really nice, and we ended up staying there quite late enjoying each others company.
We all are planning on meeting at Bluff Point again on Thursday after work if anyone wants to join us. Also, we are all bringing a picnic basket filled with goodies so that we can enjoy an evening snack afterwords.
See everyone on Thursday!
Joe
