Big Bluestem

The big bluestem grass at the end of a tough winter still stands strong. The grass is over head high (about 6 feet or 1.8 meters) These two pictues were taken on my hike the last day of February. I haven't been able to make it back to enjoy the trails since then due to work demands. I miss it!

This lake is hidden to all but the enthusiastic hiker in February. At one point on the Bluestem trail there was no solid footing. (I was up to my ankles in muck) This may be the one and only time I take this trail until we have another hard freeze or it dries up quite a bit!