Max and Mara on another adventure. This time down the trail that goes around the lake. I can’t tell if Max is tired or purposely hunching over in direct attempt to become a hunch back as he gets older.

Btw, I walked/ran this trail a couple of days later in 100 degree heat. Those distances listed are a LIE. Each section is at TWICE that length. I am sure this is a dirty trick that the park folks do just to laugh at the visitors.

What’s a hike without a BIG rock to climb up on and pose?

Who knew we had cactus in Missouri? Back to my earlier comment… I think it is cool that kids see all the small ‘special’ things that so many of us as adults look right past.