Yesterday, a group of 6 people made their way up to Moore's Springs Trails for a sort of orientation and meet the property day. Nick and I drove the group the 45 min drive from Salem's campus (not that bad). Sarah brought her friend Jen and Shannon brought her friend Tiffany and we had a lovely guided tour through the property. Tony McGee meet us at the farm house directly off of Moore's Spring Rd. and sent us off into the woods to see the place first hand. This is now my second time up at the site, but I had never been to the main parking area and farm house. It is quite a nice location for enjoying the outdoors. We made our way up the trail and were shortly met by Tony on his bike. He guided us around some of the 6 miles of trail.
We spent some time discussing what the students might get involved with, but we also enjoyed the wonderful weather and the smell of the woods. We were met on the trail by a group of 5-7 mountain bikers who all "performed" for the camera. One of the bikers that we met offered to lend a couple bikes and other gear to anyone that wanted to try it out. I don't think Shannon or Sarah were convinced :) I know I would at least try it after seeing the wider areas of trail. After all, Saturday I survived falling off the Salem Lake Trail and almost ending up in the lake (advice... don't get distracted and look at dogs passing you as you go around a turn). If anyone is interested, let me know!
So we had great time and Tony suggested we all come up for a camping trip at the end of the semester. That is once Shannon and Sarah (and other students) get working on the campground!!!
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