We have had two very successful work days in April and May where a lot of brushing back and some surface improvements were done on Dead Horse Trail and Bronco. Thanks to all of you who helped and worked so hard. Kim and I had brief but very productive meeting with Scott DeLeon last week. He is going forward on the order for signs. Thanks to Carol Roberstson who did the fundraising and all who contributed, we will soon have some trail name signs! We also discussed the uploading of new data for the Highland Springs map and made contact with the county person who will help us do that!! WE know everyone is patiently waiting for a map and trail signs and we are making progress. Don't forget to check out the new Kiosk at the Dam Y Parking. It currently has some great wildflower and local bird photos, and will be updated with a map and HSRA information soon. Thanks again to Diane Bajada, who made this happen with her time, $ and volunteer helpers. Scott has given written permission for our trail work days and upcoming Summer Wednesday night happy hour and trail work evenings. He is supportive of all our efforts and we hope to keep making progres on keeping trails open and improved with everyones help! Speaking of that, please consider coming to help us this Saturday morning June 11, with our final Saturday work day until fall. We have a surprise caterer and you won't want to miss a great (and free) lunch...remember,please try to RSVP so we have a good head count. We will be staging at Carol Bigg's property (last right on Highland Springs Road before the split at the dam)l look for signs and flagging. We have permission to work on Kneeknocker trail, whch has become extremely brushed over and dangerously rutted. I pre-rode it today and my horse slipped twice badly on the ruts; it wil be equally bad for hikers. Please help, it's fun, and not hard work...we even need people to just pull brush out of the way. This is also the trail that goes down the backside of Boot Hill. The trail is very near the Biggs property, so not a long walk. Hike in or ride horses and tie up! For more information email greymare56@gmail.com, or call 349-1559 or riley4@hughes.net Thanks, Karen Sullivan |