JoAnne Burek

Twenty-three members came out for the annual fall social at Wanisan Stopover. It’s the end of October and we are still enjoying fine fall weather.

The morning started with a hike. But first, we dropped off our chairs and bowls at the stopover. Scott stayed behind to start and look after the fire.

The rest of us followed John on a two-hour hike, going as far as the second boardwalk. On the return, some of the group deviated to the alternate “blue” trail for a little extended hiking. It’s an exceptional bit of trail that takes you to unseen views of Wanisan Lake.

By the time we got back, Anita had already arrived with two large pots of hot, steaming chili, sitting on a garden wagon.

There was also a Tupperware cake saver full of cornbread muffins, several desserts, and Darlene’s famous homemade pickles.

We spent the rest of our time around the fire—eating, visiting, and enjoying roasted marshmallows.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the day.

You can see all the photos on Flickr.

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Fourteen people came out in the fall splendour to hike the trail on the east side of Hastings Lake.

On this day, the horses were out on the fenced area that the trail runs through. It’s an obstacle course of tree trunks, which forces the horses to practice picking up their feet as they walk through. The horses were very friendly, and they walked with us all the way to our stile.

A landmark on this trail is the Two Stones, a couple of erratics now surrounded by woods.

Lunch was on Mottet Hill, a high spot with an unobstructed view of the land. On the way back, we took the road so that we could get a glimpse of Allen Bay, an extension of Hastings Lake.

Thanks to Lee for scouting and leading the hike, to Trail Maintenance for clearing the trails, to the landowners for their generous permission. You can see all the photos on Flickr.

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