We went off looking for trails in Alachua County Sunday morning. I had originally planned to work on quite a few projects. Maybe even take a nap after the last few days of a pretty strenuous schedule for me. Sandra was also planning to tackle her huge myriad of writing projects. It was decided that we needed to go spend some time together. So off we went to into Alachua County.

Our first stop was a trail with a big name of ‘Hogtown Creek Greenway’. A kind lady left her 30 acres to Alachua County for a park. There was no map for the park and it seems folks are going around and creating their own trails. I like that. I don’t like what I call the “Driveway Trail”. It’s a trail that’s big enough for vehicles. Even the boadwalks. That’s usually because the guv’ment folks who are suppose to be stewards to the park use the trails as roadways to pick up trash, make sure the trails are clear at the end of the day or as thoroughfares. I know it’s easier for them, but it sure does ruin the trail effect with trails so wide and giant truck tracks on the ground. At least there were no paved trails!!! What’s great about the self made unofficial trails is that they are more hiking friendly and a terrific experience.

Our next stop was Alfred Ring Park. It started off as a ‘Driveway Trail’ but continued on to a good trail and hilly walk. I started getting exhausted less than halfway through, which might be evident by the drawing I struggled to create. The drawing is of what is left of trees that had fallen at some point and would otherwise be under water if not for the drought that is a very obvious problem across the state as we travel around.