FATHER/DAUGHTER HIKE AT ASC GREENWAY

My daughter, Cassidy, called me to go on another day hike this weekend. She wants to get Beason, her 13 week old beagle, acclimated to hiking. The last time we went on a day hike was the Grayson Highland State Park trip to see the wild ponies. Today started off with a delicious french toast with powdered sugar and cinnamon flavor and scrambled egg breakfast. We then loaded up the dogs, Bailey and Beason, and drove to Anna Springs Close Greenway. The same place I visited last weekend but this time I get to share the experience with my daughter. We parked behind the Dairy Barn, paid our fees, and headed down the Blue Star Trail. I showed her the two 200 yr old cabins. One of them being Billy Grahams grandfathers' cabin called the Graham Cabin. We walked along the historic Nation Ford Rd Trail as I explained the history of it but Cassidy wasn't feeling too nostalgic. Beason and Bailey were enjoying being outdoors and hiking. Crossing the 175 ft swing bridge was a challenge for a short legged pup who couldn't even get up the steps. Beason and Bailey were really enjoying being outdoors and hiking around especially with all the loving and comments they were getting from so many strangers. Several staff members at ASC Greenway were exceptionally friendly including a staff member Don Woods who provided treats for our dogs. Beason, being so short and young, really was doing a great job keeping up. We followed the Blue Star Trail passing the campsites and the Rush Pavillion straight to the Haigler Loop Trail. Nice fall weather with a cool breeze in the shade and warm rays in the sunlight along with spending time hiking and conversing with my daughter makes for a perfect day for me. We lapped the lake and followed the trail back to the parking lot passing once again the Fall Frolic Festival ASCG has every weekend during the month of October. Back at home Cassidy and I dropped off the dogs and ate lunch at Azteca Restaurant for a late lunch and to close out our day hike. Thank you Cassidy for sharing the day with me.

Hike: 3 miles

Cassie and Beason crossing the 175 ft swinging bridge

Haigler Lake

Kayaking on Haigler Lake

Beason

Geese along the Haigler Lake Trail

Geese along the Haigler Lake Trail

Near a primitive campsite along the Haigler Loop Trail

Donkeys huddling in the corner

Sheep napping in the field