On Sat. April 17th, Gillum & Vicki Mossberger Ferguson led 11 other hikers on several trails in the Ferne Clyffe State park area. We used several trails, including the Black Jack Oak, Lake and Round Bluff Trails. We again had a new hiker with us, from Edwardsville, IL. Many hikers took pictures of flowers, as many species are starting to bloom.  Trees are well into their “leafing-out” stage, with the various shades of green showing well in the views across the valleys of the park especially on the Black Jack Oak trail. 

Many, after the main part of the hike was over, walked down to the big waterfall, which was almost dry, or, took in other short trails, such as the Rebman trail, or the Hawks’ cave trail. A lot of other visitors were also using the park. 

Next weeks’ hike, is at Kinkaid Lake, West of Murphysboro,, IL, with Bob Mulcahy leading us on our adventures.