Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Hiking: Lake Texana

We took a trip to Lake Texana State Park on Sunday to go hiking. While I forgot the camera to capture visual evidence, I can report it was a great hike.

When we voted on our favorite parts of the hike, two favorites were selected. Isaac and Leo liked the lake front beach the best. Isaac found an amazing hive of roly-polys under an old tree, and Leo loved splashing into the lake while tirelessly chasing sticks.

Denise and I enjoyed the strip of prairie where the hawks seemed to be hunting. At least 30 to 40 hawks circling the electric easement hunting for rabbits and mice. Leo was extremely energetic to help the hawks hunt rabbits, but we decided to practice his on-leash heal command instead.

This Henry David Thoreau quote reminded me of the hiking.

Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.

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