I had a great time there yesterday. I spent just under 2 hours on the "trails" and it's an experience that I'll never forget.

First I made the mistake of forgetting to spray myself with bug spray and got eaten alive in the first 10-15 minutes. I had to head back to the Jeep to get some spray.

After dousing myself in bug spray I marched back out onto the "trails". I'm a fan of Pokémon and decided to keep my mind distracted from the bugs while I enjoyed the great outdoors.

I was surprised that not a lot of people were out but I also wasn't really mad about it. I however managed to creep myself out a few times because no one was around. I kept checking over my shoulder expecting a psycho to jump out and kill me. 😅 I survived as you can tell.

I came across a woodpecker and watched it for a few minutes. It climbed up a tree and started to peck away. Hands down the best part of the outing.

I found a beautiful spot by some water and took pictures before I crossed a bridge into a more wooded area. There were some hills which made things interesting because wearing a dress and low top converse shoes was my ideal choice to wear. You never know where you might snag your future spouse. 😉

The wooded area was so peaceful. So peaceful that I came across 5 turkeys just walking around. I thought it would be pretty cool to take some pictures. I walked around to another spot but they back tracked. As I walked back I heard a sound coming from the other side of the trail. As I waited and focused my eyes they landed on a small skunk. I was so delighted as if I just became a Disney princess. I tried to get a picture but it was just too hard. The turkeys came out onto the trail at that moment and it was a perfect shot. As I stepped closer another skunk came out of the same side of the trail as the other one. When that skunk turned it's butt towards me I turned and ran! I thought that I made a clear get away but I was wrong! There were two little skunks right beside the trail and we scared the poop out of each other. 🤣 They ran one way and I ran another!

I decided it was time to hurry up with my exploration. Pls remember that I'm still following the Pokémon map while this is all happening. There was a big loop that would lead me back to the entrance of the park which was perfect. I walked the trail which lead me out of the woods and I was so happy to be away from all the Woodland creatures. The sun was shinning, birds were singing and a nice breeze. I was back in my happy place. There was a big hill I had to trek up but it was worth it. A Blue Huron flew in towards a large pond. So majestic! I continued on the trail and noticed that the path was becoming smaller and the brush became thicker. Lots of wild flowers and bumble bees flying around. I did my best not to disrupt their natural habitat and move along quietly until I couldn't. I eventual found myself picking up my dress, apologizing to the bee's and high stepping through the brush. Mind you I was only 1/4 through the loop. I put so much effort into getting there that I forced myself to go on. There was no possible way it could get worse... But it did! The brush got so think that there was barely a trail and the weeds were having their way with my legs. I kicked things into high gear before my anxiety took over and pushed through. I ended up all the way by Fischer-Hallman!!!! I'm sure the people in their vehicles had the best laugh as they saw me struggling out of the bush. I refused to look at the cars and held my head high as I walked up the road.

It was a much needed break. Unfortunately, due to construction there was no way back to the trails. I had to walk all the way around to Trillium and the conversation area.

I was absolutely done by the time I got back to the Jeep.

Did this experience curb my love of walking trails? Absolutely not! I plan on going back but taking a different trail. There are so many that you can take. I rate this a 10/10! 😁