September 16 (5.5 miles hiking)

Today went for a long hike through Lost Maples State Natural Area, winding through canyons and up plateaus, identifying birds all along the way, collecting tree leaves for later identification, listening to the wind through the leaves and swimming in the spring fed pond. It was perfection and beyond and my Dad and I were the only people walking in the whole park. A shame in a way, but at the same time so perfect. It was the best that Texas has to offer.